Despite being winless from their first two games of the Champions League season, Chelsea could move top of Group E by beating Serie A heavyweights AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on Matchday 3.
Stefano Pioli’s side recovered from falling behind at Salzburg in their opener to earn a 1-1 draw in Austria and beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on September 14, contributing to a strong run of form that made their defeat at home to Napoli four days later their first loss in 14 games.
Chelsea have not made an entirely convincing start under new boss Graham Potter, conceding a late equaliser at home to Salzburg in his first match in charge and falling behind at Crystal Palace on Saturday, when Conor Gallagher’s 90th-minute winner ultimately gave Potter his first three points at the helm.
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Chelsea vs. AC Milan live score
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Chelsea vs. AC Milan live updates, highlights from Champions League
120 mins from kickoff: Hello and welcome to our coverage of Chelsea’s attempt to win at the third time of asking in the 2022/23 Champions League.
A two-goal victory could send the hosts top of Group E tonight, but that will be no easy task against a Milan side whose defeat at home to Serie A leaders Napoli was their first of the season, having drawn at home to Salzburg and won 3-1 in Zagreb, where Chelsea’s defeat did for former manager Thomas Tuchel.
Since then, Graham Potter has guided Chelsea to a draw at home to Salzburg in his first game in charge and first match as a Champions League manager. With their next two European games in Italy and Austria, victory tonight would be a much-needed step forward in their bid to reach the knockout stage.
Chelsea vs. AC Milan predicted lineups
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante resumed light training following a hamstring injury before their visit to Palace and could be in contention to make his long-anticipated return.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy missed the game at Selhurst Park with a knee problem and defender Marc Cucurella was forced out through illness.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-2-2): Kepa (GK) — James, Fofana, Thiago Silva, Cucurella — Jorginho, Kovacic — Mount, Havertz — Sterling, Aubameyang
Milan recovered from that rare defeat against Napoli by winning 3-1 at Empoli on Saturday but the victory sealed by goals in the 93rd and 96th minutes came at a cost.
Captain Davide Calabria, fellow defender Simon Kjaer and winger Alexis Saelemaekers all suffered injuries, joining a list that includes inspirational goalkeeper Mike Maignan, full-backs Alessandro Florenzi and Theo Hernandez, midfielder Junior Messias and forwards Divock Origi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
AC Milan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tatarusanu (GK) — Dest, Kalulu, Tomori, Ballo-Toure — Bennacer, Tonali — Krunic, De Ketelaere, Leao — Giroud
What time is Chelsea vs. AC Milan?
Chelsea play host to AC Milan at Stamford Bridge in London, UK. It kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Wednesday, October 5.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Weds, October 5 | Weds, October 5 | Weds, October 5 | Thurs, October 6 |
| Time | 20:00 BST | 15:00 ET | 15:00 ET | 06:00 AEDT |
How to watch Chelsea vs. AC Milan
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 2, BT Sport Ultimate | – | – | – |
| Streaming | BT Sport | Paramount+ | DAZN | Stan Sport |
In the US, Spanish-language coverage of the Champions League is available on fuboTV, which also offers a free trial to new subscribers.
In Canada, every Champions League game streams live on DAZN.
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