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Heidenheim Vs Chelsea, Europa Conference League: The Blues Lead Points Table After Clinical Win

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. The on-loan winger from Manchester United set up Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk, helping Chelsea maintain their perfect record in the group stage with four wins. Chelsea is well-positioned for the last 16, and Sancho expressed his desire to win the competition. Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen played a crucial role, making key saves to keep the game scoreless before Nkunku's opener. Chelsea finished with ten men after Cesare Casadei received a late red card. While the team had scored 16 goals in their first three matches, Heidenheim presented their toughest challenge yet.

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Europa Conference League: Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka heads the ball against FC Heidenheim | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka heads the ball during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Heidenheim's Mikkel Kaufmann, center, and Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, right, vie for the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Heidenheim's Mikkel Kaufmann, center, and Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, right, vie for the ball during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Heidenheim's Maximilian Breunig attempts a goal | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Heidenheim's Maximilian Breunig attempts a goal during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, left, and Heidenheim's Tim Siersleben vie for the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, left, and Heidenheim's Tim Siersleben vie for the ball during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, left, and Heidenheim's Jan Schoeppner vie for the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, left, and Heidenheim's Jan Schoeppner vie for the ball during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, second from right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, second from right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, second from right, scores his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, second from right, scores his side's first goal during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Heidenheim's Niklas Dorsch, left, and Chelsea's Marc Guiu in action | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Heidenheim's Niklas Dorsch, left, and Chelsea's Marc Guiu in action during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Heidenheim's Omar Haktab Traore, left, and Chelsea's Jadon Sancho vie for the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Heidenheim's Omar Haktab Traore, left, and Chelsea's Jadon Sancho vie for the ball during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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Europa Conference League: Heidenheim's Leo Scienza, left, and Chelsea's Renato Veiga vie for the ball | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

Heidenheim's Leo Scienza, left, and Chelsea's Renato Veiga vie for the ball during the Europa Conference League opening phase soccer match between FC Heidenheim and Chelsea, at the FCH Arena in Heidenheim, Germany.

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