Last seen mounting a sensational comeback away at Chelsea as they eventually clinched a thumping 3-1 victory in west London, the former St. Pauli boss has seen his squad gain plenty of plaudits. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure on September 23rd as they stormed their way to a 6-0 romp against League One outfit Barnsley, Sunday's hosts have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
Chelsea, the Conference League winners, reached the final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense, featuring a brace from new signing Joao Pedro. They aim to become the first English club to win the tournament twice.
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While Palermo has suffered heartbreak in previous play-offs, they have shown resilience and are poised for promotion, thanks to their offensive prowess, scoring 13 goals in five matches.