Such has been Frank Schmidt’s longevity in charge of FC Heidenheim that already in this season’s Conference League Chelsea have flirted with blooding a player with fewer years on Earth than he has in the job.

Chelsea have confirmed the travelling squad for their Conference League fixture against 1. FC Heidenheim on Thursday night. Enzo Maresca's side completed their preparations at their Cobham base on Wednesday prior to flying out to Germany for matchday four ...

Heidenheim were proving tricky opponents for Chelsea, with the hosts defending well to keep the Blues at bay in the first half. Chelsea's best chance came just before the break when a deep cross from Mykhailo Mudryk picked out Joao Felix, but the Portuguese international could only send his shot over the bar.