FRESH from Champions League disappointment in the week, Chelsea face Leeds aiming to get back to winning ways.
Thomas Tuchel’s Blues suffered last-minute heartbreak to draw 3-3 with Zenit following a 3-2 defeat at West Ham to slip down to third in the Premier League in their last league outing.
Tuchel voiced his displeasure at the timing of the Leeds fixture following Wednesday’s trip to St Petersburg.
The Blues boss said: “The problem is the next match on Saturday because we will lose time to sleep, arrive back very early on Thursday, and then we face an intense team in Leeds who have prepared to face this match.”
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When is Chelsea vs Leeds?
Chelsea vs Leeds takes place on Saturday, December 11.
The match kicks off at 3pm.
Stamford Bridge plays host.
What TV channel and live stream is Chelsea vs Leeds on?
Chelsea vs Leeds will NOT be broadcast live in the UK.
It falls under the blanket ban on coverage (2.45pm to 5.15pm).
But you can follow all the action with SunSport’s live blog right here from 1pm.
What is the team news?
Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper and Robin Koch are all set to miss out in a huge blow for Leeds.
Both Phillips and Cooper have longer-term hamstring injuries while Bamford, also hamstring, is to be assessed before each game.
Koch is sidelined with a pelvic issue.
What are the odds?
Chelsea to win: 2/7
Draw: 5/1
Leeds to win: 11/1
(Odds via Betfair)
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