Blues lose in Basel but secure progress

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

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

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