Chelsea’s progression the knockout stages of the Champions League has been secured despite them losing to a late goal in Basel yesterday evening. Mohamed Salah, who netted the equaliser when the sides met at Stamford Bridge in September, scored late on to secure back to back wins over the Blues for Murat Yakin’s side. Petr
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Torres back for Basel clash
Fernando Torres is available for Chelsea’s Champions League Group E clash with FC Basel. The 29 year old Spain international has not featured since the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United earlier this month, but could lead the line for the visitors at St Jakob Park this evening, where a point for the Blues would seal
Cole misses Schalke trip
Ashley Cole has not travelled with the Chelsea squad for this evening’s Champions League clash at Schalke. The left back has failed to recover from a rib injury in time to feature, so Ryan Bertrand in expected to deputise, with Cole likely to return in time for Sunday’s clash with Manchester City. Andre Schurrle has
Chelsea suffer shock defeat in Champions League opener
Jose Morinho’s first Champions League tie since returning to Chlesea ended in disappointment as the Blues fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Swiss champions FC Basel at Stamford Bridge. The hosts took the lead towards the end of the first half as Oscar fired in an angled shot, before the visitors equalised through Mohammed
Lampard and Oscar back for Basel battle
Midfield duo Frank Lampard and Oscar will both start this evening’s Champions League group opener against FC Basel at Stamford Bridge. The pair came off the bench in the second half of the 1-0 defeat to Everton on Saturday afternoon – the Blues’ first loss in the league this season. Manager Jose Mourinho has no