Last time Chelsea came to the Olimpico, a Marko Vučinić-inspired Yellow-And-Reds spanked the uninspired Big Phil Blues 3-1. It would also be helpful if Aleksandar Kolarov returned to the aging and waning defender we all had written him off to be. Streaming online: BT Sport Live (UK) Fox Soccer Match Pass (USA) Sony LIV (India)ĪS Roma team news: Roma’s injury crisis continues apace, with key defender Kostas Manolas, who’s missed the last four games starting with the Chelsea game at the Bridge, back in training but possibly not quite ready to play, while Roma’s starting right back Bruno Peres is now also a doubt after picking up a hamstring injury of his own.Īs two weeks ago, Roma’s back line may be breachable, but their forward options of Dzeko, Perotti, and El Shaarawy are dangerous as ever and their midfield could easily outmaneuver and outmuscle Chelsea’s once again. On TV: BT Sport 2 (UK) Fox Sports 2 (USA) Sony SIX (India) elsewhere
Eriksson’s last Chelsea match was three years ago, with the Blues running riot in Schalke to the tune of 5-0.įorecast: Partly sunny and fairly warm day turning into a clear, pleasant All Hallows’ Eve Referee: Jonas Eriksson - This will be the sixth Chelsea match for the 2016 Europa League final referee, with Chelsea yet to lose - though we did eventually lose the shootout at the end of the 2013 Super Cup against Bayern Munich. While another draw, score or scoreless, would do just fine for the Blues, a win for Conte’s men would guarantee a spot in the knockout round and make the last two games of the group stage (Qarabag away and Atlético at the Bridge) more or less a formality.ĭate / Time: Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 19:45 GMT 3:45pm EDT 1:15am IST (next day) In fact, the three goals that Chelsea managed to score account for over 40 per cent of all goals the Giallorossi have conceded in all competitions thus far. Unsurprisingly, Roma remain the Serie A’s meanest defence with just 5 goals conceded in 10 games.
Since that 3-3 at Stamford Bridge, both teams have won three in a row, with Roma notching identical 1-0 wins over Torino, Crotone, and Bologna and Chelsea serving up a bit more drama in wins over Watford (4-2), Everton (2-1), and AFC Bournemouth (1-0).
Just as when heading into the first meeting a fortnight ago, Chelsea’s and Roma’s fortunes more or less mirror each other, though Chelsea have improved to 4th in the league while Roma remain 5th in a suddenly competitive Serie A.
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