Up next for Chelsea is a a midweek Champions League clash at Qarabag FK, who reside in the largest city situated on the Caspian Sea. Sounds like an exciting adventure for the southwest London club, so let’s preview it!
Champions League Match Day 4 of 8 FYIs
Chelsea at Qarabag FK
Kickoff: Wed. Nov. 5, 5:45pm, Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
UCL Group Phase Standing, Form: Chelsea 11th, 6 pts, LWW Qarabag FK 13th, 6 pts WWL
Blues Team News
There are no changes at all here, as the situation remains the same. Benoit Badiashile, Dario Essugo, Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill remain out as long-term injury absentees. And of course, Mykhaylo Mudryk remains suspended by the club. In terms of looking at the first team prediction, we’re thinking Romeo Lavia will get a start in central/defensive midfield.
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