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Esperance de Tunis

Esperance are expected to continue with the 4-4-1-1 setup they used in their 1-0 win over LAFC last time out.
The experienced Youcef Belaili started in the number 10 role in that victory, and should continue behind Rodrigo Rodrigues after bagging the winning goal against the MLS outfit.
Chelsea

Nicolas Jackson endured a cameo to forget against Flamengo having received his marching orders four minutes after his second half introduction in last week's 3-1 defeat.
Mykhailo Mudryk is also banned, while Wesley Fofana misses out due to injury.
Enzo Maresca may revert to a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Reece James returning to right-back.
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90+8'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+7'

Tyrique George (Chelsea) latches on to a brilliant pass and hits a poor shot towards the middle of the goal, but the ball goes into the back of the net after the goalkeeper makes a howler!
90+6'

Mohamed Ben Ali (Esperance Tunis) commits a foul and is shown a yellow card without any hesitation from the referee.
90+5'

Bechir Ben Said pulls off a great save to deny Tyrique George (Chelsea), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive to the bottom left corner.
90+2'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Onuche Ogbelu (Esperance Tunis) was quite harsh and Yael Perez didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
90

The fourth official shows 7 min. of added time.
87'

Mohamed Derbali (Esperance Tunis) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.
83'

Substitution. Yan Sasse is replaced by Chiheb Jebali (Esperance Tunis).
83'

Here is a change. Abdramane Konate is going off and Maher Kanzari gives the last tactical orders to Houssem Tka (Esperance Tunis).
82'

It's time for a substitution. Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea) comes on in place of Malo Gusto.
81'

The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.
79'

NO PENALTY! Referee Yael Perez has quickly reversed his decision to award a penalty after a VAR review. The Chelsea players are incensed.
78'

Wait a minute! The referee has decided to review the penalty decision using the VAR system.
77'

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
76'

Handball! A player from Esperance Tunis handled the ball. It's a penalty to Chelsea! Let's see who's going to take it.
75'

Marc Guiu (Chelsea) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort.
72'

Substitution. Raed Bouchniba (Esperance Tunis) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Khalil Guenichi walks off.
70'

A cross by Mohamed Ben Hamida (Esperance Tunis) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor. The ball goes out of play and Chelsea will have a goal kick.
67'

Enzo Maresca has decided to substitute Enzo Fernandez and he is replaced by Andrey Santos (Chelsea).
67'

Here's the change. Noni Madueke leaves the pitch and Tyrique George (Chelsea) comes on as a substitute.
66'

3:12 – the total goal attempt statistics.
64'

Close! Noni Madueke (Chelsea) picks up the ball in space and from inside the penalty area sends a shot inches wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Esperance Tunis.
61'

Rodrigo Rodrigues (Esperance Tunis) is adjudged offside.
59'

Enzo Maresca has decided to make a change. Marc Guiu (Chelsea) replaces Liam Delap.
59'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Dario Essugo (Chelsea) will replace Romeo Lavia.
56'

Problems for Maher Kanzari as Achref Jabri is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Rodrigo Rodrigues (Esperance Tunis) replaces him.
55'

Looks like Achref Jabri (Esperance Tunis) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
53'

The referee blows his whistle, Chelsea are awarded a corner kick.
52'

A promising move ends with a clever pass to Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), who hits a first-time shot at goal that rises just over the bar.
50'

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
48'

Khalil Guenichi (Esperance Tunis) unleashes a shot towards the goal, but his effort isn't precise at all and it flies high over the bar.
47'

Khalil Guenichi (Esperance Tunis) tackles a bit over-zealously and Yael Perez blows for a foul. Chelsea are awarded a free kick.
46'

There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Maher Kanzari probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Elias Mokwana. He is replaced by Mohamed Derbali (Esperance Tunis).
46'

The second half has just started.
45+7'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+5'

Referee Yael Perez has finally had enough of Maher Kanzari and brandishes a yellow card at him!
45+5'

What an outstanding solo effort by Liam Delap (Chelsea) as he weaves through the defence inside the box and rolls the ball into the back of net.
45+3'

It's in the back of the net! Enzo Fernandez flights in the free kick and the ball finds the head of Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea), whose excellent bullet header goes low inside the right post. The score is 0:1.
45+1'

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) takes a short pass in his stride and attempts to beat the keeper from mid-range, but the shot screeches just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Esperance Tunis.
45

There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.
44'

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
42'

Liam Delap (Chelsea) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
41'

Romeo Lavia (Chelsea) makes a rough challenge and Yael Perez blows his whistle for a foul.
39'

Malo Gusto (Chelsea) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Esperance Tunis.
36'

Liam Delap (Chelsea) finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.
36'

Josh Acheampong (Chelsea) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels low towards the middle of the target, but Bechir Ben Said easily deals with the threat.
36'

It will be a corner kick for Chelsea.
35'

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) and Noni Madueke attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
34'

The ball possession is 31:69.
32'

The ref blows his whistle and we are going to have a so-called cooling break due to the high temperature.
31'

Yan Sasse (Esperance Tunis) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
30'

The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Esperance Tunis.
30'

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) takes a free kick from the edge of the box. He sends a nice cross into the box, but his intention is well anticipated by the goalkeeper who comes out to collect the ball.
29'

Yassine Meriah (Esperance Tunis) commits a rough challenge and Yael Perez blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Chelsea.
27'

Romeo Lavia (Chelsea) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
25'

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) commits a rough foul. Yael Perez stops the game and makes a call.
23'

Bechir Ben Said (Esperance Tunis) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
23'

The game is interrupted now, Bechir Ben Said (Esperance Tunis) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
22'

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition. The ball goes out of play and Esperance Tunis will have a goal kick.
20'

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) has a good opportunity as he meets a cross on the edge of the six-yard box and heads it towards the target. One of the defenders stands on the goal line and manages to keep the ball out.
19'

Referee Yael Perez sees the trip by Benoit Badiashile (Chelsea) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
18'

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) produces a cross from the resulting free kick from just outside the box, but the goalkeeper smothers the ball.
17'

Yael Perez blows his whistle after Mohamed Ben Ali (Esperance Tunis) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Chelsea get a free kick.
15'

Liam Delap (Chelsea) hits a thunderbolt of a shot from the edge of the box, but it's a comfortable save for Bechir Ben Said as it's directed low at the middle of the goal.
14'

Chelsea are enjoying a spell of pressure at the moment, but one of the defenders gets it clear.
11'

Malo Gusto (Chelsea) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
8'

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.
7'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Noni Madueke (Chelsea), is intercepted by the opposition's defence. The referee signals a corner kick to Chelsea.
4'

Benoit Badiashile (Chelsea) climbs high to connect with a perfect cross and produces a header that goes not far wide of the right post.
4'

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea) is about to take a corner kick.
3'

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. Chelsea have been awarded a corner kick.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Chelsea will have the kick-off.

Yael Perez will referee today's match.

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.