Still sitting atop the Premier League table following the weekend, Chelsea will shift their focus to their defence of the Champions League trophy on Tuesday, when they welcome Group H leaders Juventus to Stamford Bridge.
Both sides have some injury concerns ahead of what promises to be another absorbing clash, following a close-fought encounter between the sides in Turin. So, here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news from either camp.
CHELSEA vs. JUVENTUS
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CHELSEA
Out: Mateo Kovacic (hamstring)
Doubtful: Romelu Lukaku (ankle), Kai Havertz (hamstring)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Mendy; Rudiger, Christensen, Silva; James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Pulisic, Mount; Havertz
JUVENTUS
Out: Federico Bernardeschi (thigh), Aaron Ramsey (muscular), Mattia De Sciglio (hamstring)
Doubtful: Giorgio Chiellini (Achilles), Paulo Dybala (muscular)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Szczesny; Danilo, Bonucci, De Ligt, Sandro; Cuadrado, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot; Morata, Chiesa
Jonathan O'Shea
