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Chelsea’s Lukaku Still a Doubt Against Juventus, Jorginho Fit

  • Posted Nov 23, 2021 14:38 by Rhea Soco
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INTERNATIONAL: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will take a late call on striker Romelu Lukaku for Tuesday's Champions’ League group home game against Juventus, but said on Monday that midfielder Jorginho was fit after coming off against Leicester City at the weekend. Lukaku has not featured since injuring his ankle in their 4-0 home win against Malmo last month, but was expected to return to action against the Italians on Tuesday.

Holders Chelsea, who were beaten in the reverse fixture in September, trail group leaders Juventus by three points after four games in Group H. The London side need to avoid defeat at Stamford Bridge to confirm their place in the round of 16.

Tuchel says, "Well, firstly and foremost, we do what we do. When we play football games, we try to win them. This is what we do and this is will not change. OK, late in the game yeah - if the scoresheet is a draw, we will maybe not allow (goalkeeper) Edou Mendy to go into your opponent’s box when we have a late corner because we will not risk our qualification and go all in if the situation is like this. But until this moment we will try everything to win the game and have a chance to win the group and for this, we have to win the game."

The German, however, said he had enough options to make up for the absence of the Belgium international, especially with forward Timo Werner back in the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

PHOTO: CHELSEA TEAM TRAINING SESSION, NEWS CONFERENCE WITH CHELSEA MANAGER THOMAS TUCHEL

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