Chelsea travel to France this evening knowing a win over Rennes will confirm their place in the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare. Lampard we be keen to progress and rest players in the remaining games as we enter the busiest part of the season.
In the reverse fixture three weeks ago the blues won 3-0 with goals coming from Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner.
Team News
Predicted Line Ups
Chelsea:
Mendy; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount; Ziyech, Abraham, Werner
Unavailable: Pulišić (Injured)
Questionable: Havertz (Match fitness), Gilmour (Injured)
Rennes:
Gomis; Traore, Aguerd, Da Silva, Truffert; Nzonzi, Camavinga, Bourigeaud; Doku, Guirassy, Terrier
Unavailable: Rugani (Injured), Dalbert (Suspended)
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Chelsea
Newcastle United 0-2 Chelsea (21/11)
Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield United (7/11)
Chelsea 3-0 Rennes (4/11)
Burnley 0-3 Chelsea (31/10)
Krasnodar 0-4 Chelsea (28/10)
Rennes
Rennes 0-1 Bordeaux (20/11)
Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 Rennes (7/11)
Chelsea 3-0 Rennes (4/11)
Rennes 2-1 Stade Brest (31/10)
Sevilla 1-0 Rennes (28/10)
Key Stats
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- Chelsea have won just two of their nine away Champions League matches against French opponents (D2 L5). However, one of those victories came on their most recent visit to France when they defeated Lille last season.
- Tammy Abraham is looking to become the first Blues player to score in four consecutive Champions League starts since Nicolas Anelka in February 2011 (five in a row).
Michael Regan/Getty Images - Chelsea are one of just two teams that are yet to concede a single goal in their three Champions League matches so far this season, along with fellow Premier League side Liverpool.
- Chelsea are looking to win three matches on the bounce in the Champions League for the first time since 2015. The Blues have never won three in a row in the competition without letting a single goal since 2013.
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What TV channel is the game on?
BT Sport 1 (UK)
Last Meeting
Prediction
Rennes 0-3 Chelsea