AC Milan must contend with an ever-lengthening injury list as they look to continue a positive start in Champions League Group E.
Stefano Pioli’s side are top of the group but will be without a number of key players as they travel to London for a meeting with Chelsea.
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The fixture will be Graham Potter’s third since taking the managerial post at Stamford Bridge, with a draw and a win representing a solid, if unspectacular, start for the former Brighton manager.
Potter will recognise a good opportunity to further build as he plots his way through the opening phase of his first European campaign.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
When and where is it?
Chelsea vs AC Milan is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 5 October at Stamford Bridge in London.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BT Sport 2, with coverage from 7pm BST. Subscribers can stream the game via the BT Sport app or online player.
Confirmed line-ups
Chelsea: Kepa; Fofana, Silva, Koulibaly; James, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Chilwell; Mount, Sterling, Aubameyang
AC Milan: Tatarusanu; Dest, Kalulu, Tomori, Ballo-Toure; Tonali, Bennacer; Krunic, De Ketelaere, Leao; Giroud
Odds
Chelsea win 13/18
Draw 3/1
AC Milan win 9/1
Prediction
It will take a little bit of time for Chelsea to settle under Graham Potter’s management, but there were some signs of encouragement against Crystal Palace. A narrow but much-needed win over an injury-hit AC Milan seems likely. Chelsea 2-1 AC Milan
