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Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea: Pulisic, Ziyech, Werner and Hudson-Odoi strike for Blues
Chelsea take on Krasnodar in the Champions League this evening and Express Sport brings you all the action as it happens.
Chelsea: Champions League clash against Krasnodar previewed
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MATCH UPDATES
90min: Two substitutes combine as Tammy Abraham slots in Christian Pulisic, who takes one touch before beating the keeper at his near post. 0-4.
79min: Two in quick succession for the Blues as Hakim Ziyech nets on his first start for the club. 0-3.
76min: Timo Werner smashes home from the penalty spot. 0-2.
38min: A howler from the Krasnodar goalkeeper as he spills Callum Hudson-Odoi's tame effort into the net. 0-1.
13min: Timo Werner is fouled in the box but Jorginho misses the resulting spot kick, hitting the post.
TEAM NEWS
Krasnodar starting XI: Safonov, Smolnikov, Kaio, Martynovich, Chernov, Vilhena, Gazinski, Utkin, Olsson, Ramirez, Berg
Chelsea starting XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Zouma, Chilwell, Jorginho, Kovacic, Ziyech, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi, Werner
Subs: Caballero, Ziger, James, Tomori, Christensen, Emerson, Kante, Mount, Pulisic, Giroud, Abraham
Match preview
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has admitted Antonio Rudiger could make his first start of the season for the Blues this evening.
The Germany international has not been included this campaign and is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Lampard insists Rudiger is in contention to face Krasnodar though.
"I've had discussions. Sometimes players are out of the squad but he is very much in contention," said Lampard.
The Chelsea manager is not underestimating his opponents either and is expecting a tough match.
"People look at this group and think it is comfortable for us, but we have to have edge against Krasnodar," said Lampard.
"They are new into the Champions League so will have absolute motivation. We're very focused on the game."
Chelsea drew their group opener 0-0 against Sevilla last week.
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