The team news is in from the Voith-Arena ahead of Chelsea's Conference League clash against 1. FC Heidenheim on Thursday evening.

Enzo Maresca praised Jadon Sancho as an "important player" after Sancho made a significant impact in his first start since October 20, contributing assists for both goals in Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Heidenheim in the Conference League.

Heidenheim take on Chelsea on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Voith-Arena, with kickoff set for an 6:45 p.m. CET start local time in Germany, which is a 5:45 p.m. start in the UK, a 12:45 p.m. ET or 9:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and an 4:45 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Friday morning.