The Israeli giants will be hoping to take at least a point back with them as they make their first return back in the group stages of the Champions League since 2004/05 season.
Maccabi coach Slavisa Jokanovic and defender Tal Ben-Haim will both be making a return to Stamford Bridge having played for the club in the past.
Jokanovic had a two-year playing spell at Chelsea (2000-2002), making 53 appearances, while Ben-Haim also had a stint at the Bridge, featuring 23 times for the Blues (2007-2008).
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Tal Ben Haim featured 23 times for the Blues
“This is an opportunity for me, for my team and for Israeli soccer,” said Jokanovic. “I’m surprised Chelsea only has four points after five matches, but Chelsea is an excellent team.
"Mourinho is one of the best managers in the world and I will try to challenge him during the match. Chelsea will be more focused and motivated because of their situation and they will try to end their crisis against us.”
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