In what is expected to be one of their most straightforward assignments of this season’s Champions League, Chelsea are in action at the Tofiq Bahramov on Wednesday, with the challenge of Qarabag

Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice were signed for big money but have proven their worth for both Chelsea and Arsenal respectively

The Blues were boosted ahead of the match by several returning first-team players. Joao Pedro led the line after missing a midweek Carabao Cup clash against Wolves, while Moises Caicedo and Enzo Ferandez both got the nod in midfield. Fit-again Liam Delap would likely have featured had he not been sent off at Molineux.

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Chelsea vs Ajax will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 8 p.m. local time in London, England, at Stamford Bridge. The match is not on TV in the U.S., but it will be available through streaming services. The match will also be available in the UK and the Netherlands.

The Berekum-based side, who had gone three games without a win, showed greater purpose and control throughout the encounter, dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities.