CHELSEA make the short trip to Lille as they aim to book a Champions League quarter-final place. And they will be very glad it is a short trip as they have had their matchday transport budget restricted by government sanctions on Roman Abramovich. Boss Thomas Tuchel even joked that he will drive a seven-seater to […]
CHELSEA make the short trip to Lille as they aim to book a Champions League quarter-final place.
And they will be very glad it is a short trip as they have had their matchday transport budget restricted by government sanctions on Roman Abramovich.
Boss Thomas Tuchel even joked that he will drive a seven-seater to the match if the club can no longer afford a jet.
But the Blues should be reasonably confident of qualifying for the last eight after a comfortable 2-0 win in the first leg.
However, they will need to be wary as away goals no longer count double, meaning any two-goal defeat will see the game go to extra time regardless of how many goals Chelsea score in France.
And even if they do qualify, there is the possibility that they will have to play their quarter-final at Stamford Bridge behind closed doors, as they are not allowed to make money off ticket sales due to the sanctions imposed.
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Ben Chilwell is out for the long term with ruptured cruciate ligaments.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James and captain Cesar Azpilicueta are all in with a chance of returning for this game.
To win in 90 minutes
Lille 16/5
Draw 13/5
Chelsea 10/11
To qualify
Lille 14/1
Chelsea 1/80
*Odds from Betfair correct as of Sunday, March 13
