Chelsea have left Eden Hazard and David Luiz at home with the duo not set to take part in their Europa League clash with PAOK.

Maurizio Sarri has decided to rest Hazard and Luiz for the European tie, while Mateo Kovacic and Emerson Palmieri have also not travelled to Thessaloniki.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has recovered from his recent calf injury, has made the trip with the midfielder hungry for game time.

Chelsea will commence their Europa League campaign without some of their star players

Chelsea travelled to Greece without Eden Hazard, who is being rested for the West Ham game

Defender David Luiz has also been left at home as Chelsea start their Europa League campaign

Summer signing Mateo Kovacic is another notable name who has remained in England

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri will make numerous changes to his side against PAOK

Marcos Alonso is amongst the Chelsea players that have made the trip to Greece

CHELSEA PLAYERS WHO TRAVELLED TO GREECE Kepa Arrizabalaga, Willy Caballero, Marcin Bulka, Toni Rudiger, Marcos Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Ross Barkley, Pedro, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Victor Moses, Olivier Giroud, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Davide Zappacosta, Willian, Gary Cahill, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, Alvaro Morata, Ethan Ampadu. Advertisement

The England international is fighting to start against the Greek opponents on Thursday, having been left frustrated by a lack of minutes so far this season.

It remains to be seen who Loftus-Cheek could replace if he is in the line-up, with Jorginho and N’Golo Kante two candidates who would drop to the substitutes’ bench.

Midfielder Danny Drinkwater is not in the Europa League squad, due to UEFA regulations.

Sarri’s call to leave some of his stars at home comes after Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to do the same backfired on Tuesday.

Spurs left Kieran Trippier and Toby Alderweireld at home and wound up losing 2-1 to Inter Milan in the Champions League at the San Siro.

Chelsea face West Ham on Sunday and have a disappointing recent record against The Hammers - they have lost two and drawn one of their last four games against them.

Defender Cesar Azpilicueta is part of the squad for the Europa League group stage fixture

Chelsea goalkeepers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero both made the trip

Striker Olivier Giroud will be seeking to get on the scoresheet if he features against PAOK

Midfielder Ross Barkley will be hoping to start when Chelsea go up against PAOK

Youngster Ethan Ampadu (second right) trained after signing a new five-year contract