Chelsea outplayed by Qarabag in Champions League
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Chelsea are in Azerbaijan for their fourth league phase clash in the Champions League this season. The Blues bounced back from defeat at Bayern Munich with two wins over Benfica and Ajax, and
Chelsea's players were criticised by Qarabag manager Gurban Gurbanov for being "inattentive" in their 2-2 draw in the Champions League on Wednesday. What was expected to be a routine night for the Premier League giants quickly descended into chaos as the travelling Blues clung on to secure only one point on their travels to Azerbaijan.
Alejandro Garnacho broke new ground for English clubs in the Champions League with his goal for Chelsea against Qarabag. The Argentina international came off the bench when his side were 2-1 down but grabbed a crucial equaliser soon after his introduction.
Enzo Maresca had made seven changes from the line-up that faced Tottenham on the weekend, but, faced with a deficit at half-time, he was forced to turn to trusted lieutenants. Fernandez, Garnacho, and Delap replaced Andrey Santos, Jamie Gittens, and Tyrique George.
The Blues have made the long trek to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag on Wednesday in the Champions League, and it might be a chance for a striker to deliver a statement
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