Chelsea vs Salzburg confirmed line-ups: Team information forward of Champions League fixture tonight

Well, nobody mentioned this could be simple. You solely get one likelihood at a primary impression and though Graham Potter can be happy with massive elements of his staff’s efficiency towards FC Salzburg, he and Chelsea come away with out the consequence they had been searching for, in addition to some acquainted frustrations. Raheem Sterling’s high-quality end to offer Chelsea the lead adopted an encouraging opening spell from Potter’s aspect however as casualness crept in, Thiago Silva’s lapse led to Noah Okafor’s equaliser and a doubtlessly sticky scenario in Group E.

Much of that, after all, shouldn’t be of Potter’s personal making and as a substitute there could be a lot to take from his first expertise of the Champions League. After a disastrous show and lead to Zagreb, the sacking of Thomas Tuchel and a whirlwind week, Chelsea had been far sharper and Potter’s early work on the coaching floor was evident, however this stays a staff who’re low on confidence and restoring will probably be the previous Brighton supervisor’s extra pertinent activity within the coming weeks.

With only one level from their opening two group video games, a tough double header towards AC Milan looms subsequent month that can go an extended option to figuring out whether or not Chelsea are nonetheless concerned within the competitors come the brand new yr. Before then, Potter may have time to get to work and on the preliminary proof of his first match in cost, the Englishman will hope to have made additional strides by then – even when the size of the job at hand was made clear right here.

Jamie Braidwood reviews from Stamford Bridge:

An attention-grabbing tactical wrinkle from Potter tonight. We’ll see how his staff develops but it surely was a really fluid three in possession, 4 in defensive phases tonight.

Lots of possession, few possibilities however not too many clear-cut openings till Ziyech and maybe Broja late on tonight.

Work to do within the build-up and closing third for the brand new boss.

Ziyech has the final likelihood however his tried volley is a shinned-into-the-ground scuffer which is simple for the keeper to assemble. The whistle goes quickly after and it’s only one level from two Champions League video games for Chelsea. Salzburg transfer onto two factors to remain forward of the Blues, who’re backside of the group.

Work for Potter to do, however he’ll have time for it – their weekend sport is postponed after which it’s the worldwide break.

Not a lot invention or inspiration in these closing phases. Lots of crosses from extensive areas however little else from Chelsea. Gallagher nods one down and Broja wallops it – but it surely’s over the crossbar by a distance. Needed extra composure. He shakes his head ruefully – might need earned him a beginning spot in addition to a victory on the night time.

Into the final minute. Capaldo is booked for a foul on Cucurella. Are Potter’s staff going to get one closing late alternative to grab the victory?

Four minutes added on, so that they’ll have a couple of possibilities to search out the appropriate build-up.

Broja and Sterling mix down the appropriate flank and the previous crosses low – Ziyech arrives proper after approaching however his first-time shot is brilliantly blocked by Kohn.

Inside the ultimate jiffy at Stamford Bridge and no actual telling the place the factors will find yourself – each side have had cheap openings late on.

Chelsea sub: Pulisic on for Sterling

Salzburg sub: Okafor changed by Sekou Koita

James concerned in a little bit of a skirmish however the ref rapidly breaks it up. Inside the ultimate ten minutes now as Chelsea search for a winner. Ulmer is into the e-book because of that mini brawl with Reece James.

Chelsea subs: Gallagher for Kovacic, Ziyech for Azpilicueta

Loftus-Cheek surges into the field and is scythed down by Pavlovic – the foul occurred a footstep exterior the road, although. Yellow for the defender, crossing likelihood for the Blues. Cucurella pulls the set piece again to James on the sting of the field and he hammers a shot a yard over the bar.

Okafor glances a header goalward to pressure Kepa right into a save. He didn’t get so much on the trouble but it surely’s the primary strike on the right track for the guests since that Kepa cease from Sesko.

In the following second of play Kovacic goes down injured after a deal with, Thiago Silva completely misses his tried interception and a low cross is met by Okafor who this time side-foots previous Kepa and in for the equaliser!