Chelsea are back on the continental front on Tuesday in what promises to be a reunion with former boss Jose Mourinho, as the Portuguese tactician leads his Benfica side in round two of the Champions League league phase.

Both teams are searching for a reaction after opening-day setbacks, with the Blues falling 3-1 away to Bayern Munich , while the visitors suffered a shock on home soil against Qarabag.

Enzo Maresca will also be determined to inspire a sharp response after Saturday’s disappointment against Brighton & Hove Albion, when Trevoh Chalobah ’s dismissal proved costly and a one-goal advantage was overturned in a loss.

Chalobah is expected to feature in midweek but Maresca continues to contend with defensive absences and a significant blow in attack, as his

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