Chelsea 1.79 Valencia 5.3 draw 3.9
The Blues have made the knockout stages of the Champions League eight years in a row. Their place in this season’s last 16 is in doubt, however: a defeat or a scoring draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night would eliminate them.
Andre Villas-Boas’ men were impressive in beating Newcastle 3-0 at the weekend. In particular, Didier Drogba might now keep Fernando Torres out of the starting lineup for this game. Juan Mata is very much more likely to start against his countrymen. Villas-Boas’ only injury problem is the usual one – Michael Essien.
Ever Banega, Valencia’s highly skilled passing midfielder, is injured. Tino Costa is an able deputy, but the Argentinean will be missed. Victor Ruiz, the centreback, is Unai Emery’s other injury doubt.
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The Blues have made the knockout stages of the Champions League eight years in a row. Their place in this season’s last 16 is in doubt, however: a defeat or a scoring draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night would eliminate them.
Andre Villas-Boas’ men were impressive in beating Newcastle 3-0 at the weekend. In particular, Didier Drogba might now keep Fernando Torres out of the starting lineup for this game. Juan Mata is very much more likely to start against his countrymen. Villas-Boas’ only injury problem is the usual one – Michael Essien.
Ever Banega, Valencia’s highly skilled passing midfielder, is injured. Tino Costa is an able deputy, but the Argentinean will be missed. Victor Ruiz, the centreback, is Unai Emery’s other injury doubt.
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