Chelsea look to turn form as Olympique Marseille challenge for Champions League points at Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti's Blues lost consecutive matches to Newcastle United and Manchester City, the first hiccup in an otherwise flawless start. Adding to woes,
Chelsea are beginning to have serious selection problems as several key players will not be on Tuesday's roster:
Frank Lampard (Hernia), Didier Drogba (Booked), Yossi Benayoun (Calf) and Solomon Kalou (Hamstring) will all be unavailable. Chelsea won their first group stage match against Zilina 4-1.
Marseille were unlucky to walk away empty handed from their first Champions League match-up with
Spartak Moscow. An 82' own goal by defender Cesar Azpillicueta would decide the game which finished 0-1. However, Marseille has bounced back and won their last 2 matches in Ligue 1. Manager
Didier Deschamps will return to face his old club with a strong outfit, notably in the attack.
UEFA Champions League, Group F: Chelsea FC vs. Olympique Marseille
Date: 28th September 2010 20:45 (CET)
Stadium: Stamford Bridge - London
Referee: Frank de Bleeckere (Belgium)
Chelsea:
Keeper: Cech
Defenders: Alex, Terry, Ivanovic, Cole
Midfielders: Anelka, Essien, Obi Mikel, Ramires
Forwards: Sturridge, Malouda
Coach: : Carlo Ancelotti
Injured: Lampard, Kalou, Benayoun
Booked: Drogba
Marseille:
Keeper: Mandanda
Defenders: Heinze, Diawara, Taiwo, Azpilicueta
Midfielders: Remy, Cisse, Gozalez, Cheyrou
Forwards: Gignac, Ayew
Coach: Didier Deschamps
Injured: -
Booked: -
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Both teams have similar attacking talent but Chelsea have the stronger back line. Marseille will put in a good effort, but the Blues should take 3 points here.
Tip: Chelsea to win (1x2)
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