Chelsea
Jose Mourinho will be without Thibaut Courtois and Radamel Falcao for their crucial Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday.
Branislav Ivanovic and Pedro has returned to training ahead of the game, but this might come too soon for them to both to start.
Nemanja Matic will be available for selection having missed the defeat to Liverpool through suspension at the weekend.
Relationships are reportedly strained between Mourinho and a lot of the first team players, so the starting XI could cause some surprises despite his precarious position as manager.
Dynamo Kyiv
Serhiy Rebrov has the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from.
Oleksandr Shovkovskiy has emerged as the No.1 goalkeeper in European competition have done well in the absence of Oleksandr Rybka. Both are fit, but the former is expected to retain his spot between the sticks.
Match Facts
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Dynamo Kyiv's last 6 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Under 2.5 goals 1.70
Chelsea are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Chelsea win or draw 1.18
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Prediction
Chelsea have lost eight of their 16 matches in all competitions including their last three competitive outings. Time appears to be running out for Jose Mourinho and he will be desperately hoping for a better performance from the one that saw them slip to a 3-1 defeat at home to Liverpool on Saturday.
The Blues are currently third in Group G, one point behind Dynamo Kyiv and a three behind group leaders Porto. This reverse fixture was a 0-0 draw and Chelsea, who have struggled for goals this season, could find it tough to break down Kyiv's incredible defence. The away side have kept 14 clean sheets in 19 matches in all competitions this season.
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