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Barcelona has been dealing with injuries with Pedri, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Joan Garcia, Gavi, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen all set to miss the Brugge clash. Lamine Yamal is dealing with pubalgia, but was announced as in the starting 11.
The Blues narrowly avoided a historically embarrassing defeat in a 2-2 draw at Qarabag where manager Enzo Maresca's rotation was questioned.
Enzo Maresca had made seven changes from the line-up that faced Tottenham on the weekend, but, faced with a deficit at half-time, he was forced to turn to trusted lieutenants. Fernandez, Garnacho, and Delap replaced Andrey Santos, Jamie Gittens, and Tyrique George.
In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester United have set their sights on Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos. It is believed that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to bring
Manchester United are preparing to accelerate their move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson ahead of the January transfer window, with growing belief that the midfielder fits perfectly into Ruben Amorim’s long-term plans.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is growing in optimism Cole Palmer will return from a groin injury in time to face Barcelona in the Champions League later this month. Palmer has not played since being substituted against Manchester United in September due to the problem.
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has stayed behind after training to spend time polishing his finishing, and it has impressed the coaches at the club, accordin