Chelsea is set to face FC Basel in tonight’s UEFA Champions League group stage match, marking a crucial encounter for Jose Mourinho’s men seeking revenge for their earlier defeat against the Swiss team on the first day.
Eager to correct the initial setback, Chelsea is fielding Eto’o from the start, with Hazard not included in the starting lineup. A victory in this match is pivotal for Chelsea as it would propel them towards the round of 16.
On the FC Basel side, the Egyptian Salah, who scored a goal in the previous encounter, is present and will kick off the match. The lineups for both teams are as follows:
Chelsea Starting XI: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Mikel, Lampard, Ramires, Oscar, Willian, Eto’o.
FC Basel Starting XI: Sommer, Voser, Schär, Ivanov, Xhaka, Serey Die, Salah, Elneny, Frei, Stocker.
