Supporters invited to take part in protest photo aimed at improving rights of migrant

Chelsea supporters are being invited to take part in a protest photo aimed at improving the rights and welfare of construction workers building the stadiums for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The protest will take place outside Stamford Bridge at 3pm this Saturday ahead of the Blues' evening kick-off against Manchester United.

The photo has been organised by the Chelsea Supporters Trust and Playfair Qatar, an organisation raining awareness about the conditions many migrant workers face in the Arab state.

Photo protest will take place outside Stamford Bridge at 3pm on Saturday ahead of Manchester United game

There have been more than 1,400 confirmed deaths of construction workers in Qatar as the country put the infrastructure in place to host the World Cup.

'It is estimated over 4,000 in total will perish before a ball is kicked at the controversial World Cup in seven years' time,' a Chelsea Supporters Trust press release statement.

'Not only are these deaths entirely unacceptable and reprehensible, but Qatar's kafala system of employment behind it is akin to modern day slavery.

The decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, which has questionable labour laws, has been controversial

An artists impression of the Al Gharafa stadium that will host World Cup matches in 2022

'Immigrant workers are paid pennies by the hour - some going without any pay whatsoever - and are bound to their employer, unable to change jobs or even leave the country without permission, for which there is no obligation to be given.'