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  • Posted by Rayo Online
  • Date : 02 Nov 2021
  • Time : 12:50PM

After their one-sided meeting in London, holders Chelsea reconvene with Malmo in Champions League Group H on Tuesday.

The pair clash at the Eleda Stadion with the European champions sitting second in the group behind Juventus, while their hosts are rock-bottom, without either a goal or a point.

The Germany international's previous Champions League goal was, of course, the winner in May's all-English final at Estadio do Dragao, and his single-minded manager is intent on reaching a second successive showpiece next spring.

Certainly, the Blues' league form since taking Malmo to the cleaners last time around will give Tuesday's home side serious cause for concern.

After they strode to a ruthless 7-0 victory over hapless Norwich City, Tuchel's team proceeded to put three past Newcastle on Saturday with no reply; wing-back Reece James spectacularly netting his second and third goals in the last two games.

Chelsea have now posted 13 points from a possible 15 away from home in the Premier League - which they lead by three points from Liverpool - and have conceded just once on the road in that competition. All of which makes uncomfortable reading for their next hosts.

Malmo possible starting lineup:
Dahlin; Moisander, Ahmedhodzic, Brorsson; Larsson, Rakip, Innocent, Christiansen, Olsson; Birmancevic, Colak

Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Chalobah; James, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Alonso; Mount, Ziyech; Havertz

Even a slightly depleted Chelsea squad will have too much experience and guile for Malmo to manage on Tuesday, and the in-form reigning champions look set to seal a place in the last 16 sooner rather than later.

Once they have established a lead, the Blues might drop their levels of intensity, so the game could finish with a closer scoreline than many anticipate.

At Baboyo We Say 

A Home win or Away win for this game 12