Chelsea welcome Ligue 1 outfit LOSC Lille to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night for the first leg of the Champions League Last-16 tie.
Thomas Tuchel’s men, the defending champions of the competition, would look to take advantage of the fixture on home turf and put out a solid showing against Group G toppers Lille.
The Blues last turned out in Premier League action over the weekend at Selhurst Park with Hakim Ziyech’s 89th-minute strike earning Chelsea the three points to keep pace with Manchester City and Liverpool in the standings.
Lille’s recent run of form has not been very encouraging and they are expected to face an uphill task to claim a result in their favour away at the Bridge.
WHEN & WHERE?
#UCL action on home soil comes next! 👊 pic.twitter.com/gvQVK7ppNO
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 21, 2022
Date: Tuesday 22 February
Time : 8PM GMT
Venue: Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
Thomas Tuchel is sure to be hoping for skipper Cesar Azpilicueta’s return to the fold following the latter being sidelined for the Crystal Palace win.
Playmaker Mason Mount is not expected to prove his fitness levels for the upcoming game with the England international eyeing a return in time for the Carabao Cup final later this month.
MATCH PREDICTION
The home side remain the favourites to clinch the win and make the first step towards sealing a quarter-final berth in the Champions League.
Chelsea 2-0 Lille
