Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.4)
30.3
Average Age
26.8
181.5
Average Height (cm)
182.5
(1.4)
1.3
Shots pg
1.3
(1.3)
(61%)
60%
Aerial Duel Success
43%
(44%)
(1.9)
1.4
Dribbles pg
1.2
(1.2)
(1.3)
1.3
Tackles pg
1.8
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League Grp. H.
Missing Players
Chelsea
Lille
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | Out | N/A | |
| Fikayo Tomori | Out | 7.14 | |
| Olivier Giroud | Out | 6.11 | |
| Antonio Rüdiger | Doubtful | 6.54 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Weah | Out | N/A | |
| Adama Soumaoro | Doubtful | 5.78 | |
| Reinildo | Doubtful | 6.64 |
Team News
Chelsea
Lille
- Antonio Rudiger is expected to make his comeback from injury imminently and could even be thrust into the team here with Fikayo Tomori injured.
- Jorginho has started Chelsea's last two games on the bench but will surely return to the fold here with Chelsea requiring a positive result to go through. Mason Mount may drop to the bench as a result.
- Both Cesar Azpilicueta and Jorginho are one booking away from a one-match ban in the Champions League.
- Gabriel will serve a one-match ban in the Champions League if he is booked at Stamford Bridge.
- Reinildo and Adama Soumaoro are both doubts for Lille, while Timothy Weah is ruled out.
- As Lille are already eliminated from the Champions League, expect slight changes to their usual XI.
Hi BenMcAleer1, can you explain the Willian assist to me please? Last night when questioned about the Pepe assist, and I quote, "Nicolas Pepe was not credited with the assist for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal because the ball last touched Arthur Masuaku, therefore Masuaku, not Pepe, had the final touch before Aubameyang scored." Now you are awarding William an assist when there was a clear touch off the Lille no4 before Abraham scored? There's no consistency here. Are there different rules/definitions for an assist in the Champions League?
@BR13 I'd put down both of those as assists. Those light touches didn't really change the balls path nor speed.
@BR13 why this is so important for you?
@ustat777 this issue was raised last night by @Barry1981 and an explanation was given by @BenMcAleer1. The exact same thing has happened within 24 hours. The assist has been awarded on this occasion even though there was a touch again from the defending player. This clearly goes against what was communicated last night! Either they were both assists or neither were. Would you not agree?
@BR13 Think there's some weight in this. Don't understand why the assist wasn't awarded last night. The slight touch from Masuaku did not change the trajectory or intended target similar to Willian's cross. Both were worthy of being awarded.
3-0
3-0
3-0
Sure win by young exciting team of Chelsea, a brace by american miracle, assist by croatian sensation, Tammy Abraham to shine.
@Patrikovic And one Giroud to rule them all, and in the darkness bind them.
3-0. Rudiger is back. I expect a much improved defensive performance and an explosive attack from Chelsea.