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UECL: Sancho inspires Chelsea to victory over Legia Warsaw in quarter-final first leg

UECL: Sancho inspires Chelsea to victory over Legia Warsaw in quarter-final first leg

Jadon Sancho provided two assists as Chelsea defeated Legia Warsaw 3-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The first half at the Polish Army Stadium was a cagey affair with the Blues having just two shots and an xG of 0.51 despite having 76% of ball possession. The game came alive in the second half with Chelsea captain...

UCL: Hansi Flick highlights Barcelona problem despite win over Dortmund

UECL: Chelsea boss Maresca wary of Legia Warsaw home advantage

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is wary of the edge Legia Warsaw will have with home support when the Blues travel to the Polish capital for their UEFA Conference League quarter-final first leg on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The Blues are considered favourites to lift the title and topped the league phase with a 100% record before going past FC Copenhagen in the round of 16. Legia...

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana ruled out for rest of season

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana ruled out for rest of season

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury, manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Wednesday. The Blues last weekend confirmed that Fofana, who had not featured since last month’s 1-0 loss at Arsenal, had undergone successful surgery to repair a muscle injury. The 24-year-old has missed Chelsea’s last two games—a 1-0 win over Tottenham and Sunday’s goalless draw at...

UECL Draw: Orban’s Gent battle Israeli, Ukrainian giants in Group B

UECL Draw: Orban’s Gent battle Israeli, Ukrainian giants in Group B

Gift Orban's Gent will begin their quest for UEFA Europa Conference League glory after being paired with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Zorya Luhansk and Breidablik in Group B following Friday's draw ceremony in Monaco. The Buffalos reached the quarter-finals of last season's competition, losing to eventual champions West Ham United. Orban was the star of the team, netting five goals after arriving from Stabaek in January. His...