The game between the two sides marked the first time Qarabag have taken points from an English side in the Champions League.
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Maresca made seven changes to his starting line-up, resting key players such as Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, although the two came off the bench.
Chelsea have made 85 changes so far this season, 16 more than Liverpool. Premier League leaders Arsenal rank third for rotation, having made 67 changes.
According to a report from the Mirror, the Chelsea board are ‘actively encouraging’ Maresca to rotate his squad ahead of a grueling festive period.
After the November international break, Chelsea will have 11 matches in all competitions before the end of 2025 in the space of just four-and-a-half weeks.