UCL Match Preview: Chelsea vs VCF

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History:

Valencia CF will open their Champions League campaign away at Chelsea FC at 8 pm BST (9 PM CEST). These two sides have crossed paths on seven occasions with a balance of four draws and three loses for Valencia CF. Last time out VCF fell to a 0-3 loss at Stamford Bridge.

Referee:Cüneyt Çakır.

Team News:

CFC:

Toni Rüdiger, James, Emerson, N-Golo Kanté, Calum Hodson-Odoi and Loftus Cheek will be unavailable for selection for Frank Lampard through injury. Emerson is the only Chelsea FC doubt for the match.

Kepa, Caballero, Cumming, Alonso, Zouma, A. Christensen, Azpilicueta, Tomori, Guehi, Jorginho, Barkley Willian, Kovačic, Mount Pulišić, McEachran, Gilmour, Abraham, Pedro Rodríguez, Giroud, Batshuayi.

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Press Conferences:

Frank Lampard: "I expect a Valencia CF who are tough to break down and a threat on the counter-attack"

Albert Celades: "We've got a big and exciting challenge ahead against Chelsea"

Coverage:

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