Frank Lampard’s Blues leave Russia with a hard-fought victory against a feisty and physical Krasnodar side. Chelsea had their troubles in the first half and the beginning portion of the second but was able to weather the Russian storm and bang 4 goals past them. The starting lineup was enticing giving fans much relief over … Continue reading From Russia with Love: A Much-Needed Victory
Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea: Match Report
It was three points and a clean sheet as Chelsea thrashed Russian side Krasnodar 4-0 in matchday two of the Champions League. Second half goals from Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic added to Callum Hudson-Odoi's opener giving us an emphatic win. The victory ends a run of three consecutive draws, but also means … Continue reading Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea: Match Report
Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Player Ratings
Edouard Mendy 7/10 Made some standard saves, which potentially Kepa would have let in. Was commanding from crosses in the first half. Distribution hasn’t been anything to write home about. Cesar Azpilicueta 7/10 Solid defensively in the small amount he’s had to do. Link up play with Ziyech in the first half also been fairly … Continue reading Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Player Ratings
Krasnodar vs Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Tactical Lineups
Krasnodar (4-3-3): Substitutes: Sinitsyn, Litvinov, Sabua, Kutovoy, Suleymanov, Gorodov, Spertsyan Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Substitutes: Mount, Giroud, James, Ziger, Kante, Caballero, Christensen, Emerson, Pulisic, Abraham, Tomori
