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Preview: Chelsea vs Dinamo Zagreb - Blues eye strong Champions League finish after winning Group E

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Updated 13:16 4 Jan 2023 GMTPublished 18:30 1 Nov 2022 GMT

Preview: Chelsea vs Dinamo Zagreb - Blues eye strong Champions League finish after winning Group E

Previewing Chelsea's final game of the 2022/23 Champions League group stages.

Matthew Debono

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Chelsea host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter's side have already won Group E, with Chelsea currently sitting on 10 points after beating RB Salzburg 2-1 last week in Austria.

Chelsea were bottom of Group E prior to beating AC Milan twice to turn their fortunes around which has now seen them book their spot as group winners ahead of the knockout draw next Monday.

Potter's side head into the game off the back of a 4-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, his former side, and is looking to bounce back at the first attempt.

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Graham Potter at full-time following Chelsea's 4-1 defeat to Brighton. (Alamy)
Graham Potter at full-time following Chelsea's 4-1 defeat to Brighton. (Alamy)

They face a Zagreb side who can still qualify for the Europa League should they clinch victory, and RB Salzburg lose against AC Milan, in west London on Wednesday night.

"We have to have respect for the competition and other teams," said Potter ahead of the game.

"We have to prepare to win, we are at home, we want to finish off well. We want to respond from the weekend. We will pick a team we think can win."

Kepa Arrizabalaga (foot) is unavailable, while a late assessment will be made on Mateo Kovacic following a calf issue.

Edouard Mendy is set start in goal for the first time since Potter was appointed, while Kalidou Koulibaly and Denis Zakaria could both also feature.

On team news, Potter confirmed: "Kepa won't be available. Looking at days, not for the game tomorrow.

"Kovacic was just precautionary with his half. Got a chance, will make a decision later on.

"He (Kalidou Koulibaly) will providing there is no reaction, he's available."

When is the match?

It will take place on Wednesday 2nd November at 8pm (UK) time.

Where is the match?

The Champions League match will be held at Stamford Bridge, London.

How can I watch the match?

The fixture will be available to watch live on BT Sport in the United Kingdom.

For those in the United States, the game can be watched on Paramount+.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Chelsea, Football, Champions League

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