Krasnodar vs Chelsea LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League fixture tonight
Follow all the latest from the Champions League as Chelsea aim to build on their opening draw with Sevilla
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Chelsea are in Russia to take on Krasnodar tonight as the Blues look to secure their first win of the group stage.
Frank Lampard was satisfied with a goalless draw against Sevilla, Chelsea’s main rivals in the group, but knows his side must get a victory against the Champions League newcomers here if they are to assert themselves in the competition.
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The big news is that Antonio Rudiger makes his first appearance of the season for Chelsea after manager Frank Lampard said the two had a ‘positive relationahip’.
Rudiger had been left out of the squad for six of the Blues’ seven games this season but seems to have come to an understanding with Lampard.
The 27-year-old had a few suitors over the summer with Chelsea seemingly willing to let him move on.
Rudiger has been unhappy about his playing time as he looks to cement a place in Germany’s starting XI for next year’s European Championship.
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