Rennes vs Chelsea Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Rennes:
Gomis; Traore, Aguerd, Da Silva, Truffert; Nzonzi, Camavinga, Bourigeaud; Doku, Guirassy, Terrier
Chelsea:
Mendy; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Jorginho, Mount; Ziyech, Abraham, Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea won 3:0 in the reverse fixture played at Stamford Bridge three weeks ago. The Blues, who were without one of the key players Kai Havertz after he had a positive test for Covid-19, were in total control from the begin to the end. They were awarded two penalties in the first half and both were converted by Timo Werner. He has been directly involved in 13 goals (scored 10 and assisted three) in his last 14 Champions League appearances for Leipzig and Chelsea. To be worse for Rennes, Dalbert was sent off by the German referee Felix Zwayer. In the 50th minute, a superb delivery from Reece James was turned in at the near post by Tammy Abraham. He managed to score in three consecutive Champions League starts for Chelsea. The last who did it was Willian in 2015. The Blues registered a comfortable victory that put them in control of Group E with 7 points. New Chelsea goalkeeper Eduard Mandy, who arrived exactly from Rennes, wasn't too busy, though he kept the net untouched. Lampard will probably have Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva available for this match, however it is too soon for the injured Christian Pulisic, who continues to nurse a hamstring injury. Nevertheless, some players may be rested, like Werner and right-back Reece James who suffered a minor injury against Newcastle this weekend.
This is the last chance for Rennes. They have just one point after the first three matches of the group and the best that Rennes could hope for would be a spot in the Europa League.. Knowing they are debutants in the top European competition, it isn't a big surprise. Of course, it won't be easy as Russian Krasnodar will also try to secure the third place. The French outfit played an 1:1 draw at home with Krasnodar in the first round, and lost the remaining two games. They were narrowly beaten by Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in the second, while lost high at Stamford Bridge. I already wrote about that match, Rennes lost 3:0 at Stamford Bridge. But every story could be told differently, from other "point of view". Rennes were unlucky as there were two penalties against them, plus Dalbert was sent off early in controversial circumstances. Nevertheless, the fact is coach Julien Stephan has big issues with a tough schedule. Rennes have lost three in a row and the players confidence is low. After the match in London, they suffered a 3:0 defeat to PSG, while this weekend lost 1:0 to Bordeaux at home. Stephan has additional worries ahead of this match. Dalbert is sidelined due to suspension after saw a red card in London, so Adrien Truffert is expect to deputize. Two more players are also unavailable through injuries - this match comes too soon for Faitout Maouassa and Daniele Rugani.
Rennes vs Chelsea Prediction:
Chelsea won 3:0 in London and I expect to win again. The truth is they received two penalties, the truth is Dalbert was sent off in controversial circumstances, but I think the quality is on Chelsea side. Rennes are in series of three defeats in all competitions and the players confidence is low. Chelsea should collect another three points here.
Rennes vs Chelsea Pick: Chelsea to win @ 1.63 with
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