Chelsea head to Belarus for Europa League clash against BATE Borisov

Chelsea's stars departed for their Europa League clash with BATE Borisov sporting hats and winter coats as they prepare for the cold weather of Belarus.

Seemingly fully aware of what awaits them in Eastern Europe, a host of first-team stars, including winger Pedro, braced themselves for freezing conditions as they left the club's Cobham training ground on Wednesday.

Forecasters predict that sub zero temperatures await Maurizio Sarri's men in Barysaw as they look to wrap up Group L.

The Blues possess a 100 per cent record heading into the clash, and lead second-placed PAOK Salonika by six points with just three games to play.

Yet with qualification for the next round still not guaranteed, manager Sarri has selected a strong squad for Thursday's fixture.

Wearing a hat and coat, winger Pedro gave a thumbs up as he made his way onto the team bus.

He was joined by in the travelling group by the likes of Olivier Giroud, Willian and Jorginho, with the latter two sharing a joke as they boarded the team bus.

Chelsea have won their last four games in all competitions and will no doubt be looking to continue their excellent start to the campaign in Belarus.