The Blues will be seeking a much-needed UCL win when they welcome Milan to Stamford Bridge, and will hope that Milan's poor track record in England could give them an advantage.

Chelsea will seek to finally get their Champions League campaign underway when they welcome AC Milan to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening. Now under the tutelage of Graham Potter, the Blues are hoping to turn a corner after a terrible start that leaves them last in their quartet without a win. It has been a shockingly bad start for the two-time Champions League winners, who have also failed to really find their stride in the Premier League, and come into this match in fifth spot. That being said, the Blues have earned two wins on the spin, including a come from behind 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Meanwhile, upcoming opponents Milan come into this match having experienced more success, as they are top of the group with four points from their first two games. The Rossoneri, who are the current reigning champs in Serie A, sit in fifth spot, having rebounded from a loss to Napoli before the international break to record a 3-1 win over Empoli. However, Stefano Pioli's side are in the midst of a huge injury crisis, putting them in a troublesome spot ahead of this match.

In addition, Milan have not enjoyed playing away against English teams, with just one win in their last 20 European ties (seven draws, 12 losses), while Chelsea have done quite well at Stamford Bridge against Italian sides. Indeed, the Blues have lost just two of their last 13 home games versus Serie A teams, with eight wins during that run.

Still, Milan have done well in their travels lately, and will arrive in London having gone eight away games sans defeat. Their English hoodoo, which has resulted in just a sole win over Manchester United back in 2005, will certainly be on their minds as they aim to take one step closer towards booking a spot in the round of 16. 

Team news: Chelsea vs Milan

Chelsea: Jorginho is a major doubt due to an abdominal issue, while Marc Cucurella has apparently been admitted to hospital due to illness and N'Golo Kante is out with a thigh problem. However, Edouard Mendy is expected to return after recovering from a knee injury.

Milan: The Rossoneri are indeed facing an injury crisis, with Theo Hernandez, Mike Maignan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Divock Origi, Junior Messias, Alessandro Florenzi, Simon Kjaer, Alexis Saelemaekers and Davide Calabria all out.

Match facts: Chelsea vs Milan

  • Milan have won just one of their 20 away European matches in England (D7 L12)
  • Meanwhile, Chelsea have only lost two of their 13 home European matches against Italian teams (W8 D3)
  • To date, Milan's only win over Chelsea was in February 1966
  • This will be the first time the Blue and the Rossoneri are facing off in the UCL since the 1999/2000 edition of this competition
  • Olivier Giroud could become the 10th player to score for and against Chelsea in the UCL if he scores on Wednesday evening
  • Graham Potter will become only the third English manager to face Milan in the UCL, and will hope to retain an unbeaten record for managers from England
  • His two predecessors, Bobby Robson and Harry Redknapp, picked up one win and two draws from their times with Porto and Tottenham

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Chelsea 3 - 0 Milan

Oktober 5, 2022 3:00Stamford Bridge (London)

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