PAOK vs Chelsea: Willian and Pedro lead the way as Maurizio Sarri opts for strength in Europa League

PAOK 0-1 Chelsea: Willian's early strike sees Chelsea ease past opposition

Willian scored the game's only goal (AP)

The entire contest was over after just seven minutes when Willian was given the time and space in the box to pick his spot and score with a low finish after receiving the ball from Ross Barkley.

Chelsea's opening Europa League tie could have ended with a much higher scoreline but complacency set in as Alvaro Morata, Pedro and Willian all missed good chances to add to the lead.

Maurizio Sarri opted for a strong team and left Eden Hazard and Mateo Kovacic at home to rest, although he could be tempted to blood in Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ethan Ampadu to give the side a fresh look in future ties.

Check out how the Chelsea players did in the gallery below: