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Thomas Tuchel Ahead of Leicester City Clash: 'A Long Way to Go in Title Race'
Chelsea travel to Leicester looking to cement their place at the top of the Premier League following the international break.
Both the Foxes and the Blues are coping with injuries: Brendan Rodgers is without Youri Tielemans and James Justin Thomas Tuchel will miss Romelu Lukaku, Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner.
Chelsea, who can move six points clear of champions Manchester City, are aiming to bounce back after poor finishing cost them two points against Burnley in a 1-1 draw, while Leicester can move up from 12th to sixth with victory after a 1-1 draw at Leeds last time out. Leicester will hope to capitalise on any distraction the Blues may have from the upcoming Champions League match against Juventus at Stamford Bridge, knowing victory is key to leapfrog the Bianconeri in the battle to win the group and secure a home second leg in the round of 16.
Rodgers has been linked with the Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle jobs over the last year, but the Irishman maintains he is fully committed to the Foxes : “My own commitment, I’ve got a huge respect for (chairman) Khun Top and the protection of his legacy. My relationship with him, (chief executive) Susan Whelan and (football officer) Jon Rudkin, we’re together and we’re looking to push on. I feel I’m in the right place. I work with a calibre of players we’re trying to maximise their potential. That’s why I’m so happy here.”
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- Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Albrighton, Amartey, Evans, Soyuncu, Castagne, Soumare, Ndidi, Barnes, Lookman, Vardy
- Chelsea XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Silva, Rudiger, James, Kante, Jorginho, Chilwell, Mount, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi
- 14’ - Rudiger heads Blues ahead
- 24’ - Lookman finish ruled out for offside
- 28’ - Kante puts visitors two goals up after solo run
28 mins: Pure class from N’Golo Kante! Chelsea work the ball down the right wing before James passes it inside to Kante. There’s a ton of space behind the Leicester midfield and Kante drives the ball across the pitch. The centre-backs drop away from him and Kante slots a left-footed effort from outside the box into the near bottom corner! Great finish.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:58
26 mins: Leicester score! Jamie Vardy receives the ball and has a one-on-one versus Thiago Silva. He tries to weave around the defender but can’t get into the box. Instead he lays the ball off the Albrighton who swings a nice cross towards the back post where Ademola Lookman arrives ans turns the ball into the back of the net! The offside flag goes up immediately and replays show Lookman just strayed off as his started his run. Encouraging signs for Leicester though.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:56
23 mins: Mount’s free kick doesn’t get enough dip and the ball lands safely on the top of the net.
Harvey Barnes carries the ball down the inside left channel before picking out Castagne on the wing. He’s closed down quickly and can only pass the ball back to Ndidi. Leciester haven’t quite clicked yet in the Chelsea final third.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:54
20 mins: It’s worrying times for Brendan Rodgers and Leicester City who have now conceded more set-piece goals than any other Premier League side this season.
Daniel Amartey fouls Hudson-Odoi just outside his own box after the Chelsea man cuts inside and looks to shoot. Chelsea win a free kick and Mason Mount will have the chance to score for the Blues.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:52
17 mins: Only Aston Villa, Newcastle and Norwich have conceded more goals in the Premier League than Leicester this season. On the other hand Chelsea have only conceded once on the road this year.
Save! Kasper Schmeichel comes to the rescue for Leicester after Kante makes a darting diagonal run from the right side to split the centre-backs. Jorginho spots the run and flicks an aerial pass into him. Schmeichel comes bombing off his line and closes Kante down just as he takes his shot inside the box. Schmeichel sticks out a hand and stops Chelsea doubling their lead!
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:48
14 mins: Reece James wins the first corner of the game for Chelsea. Chilwell is the man to deliver the set piece and swings it into the six-yard box. Antonio Rudiger gets in between Timothy Castagne and Wilfred Ndidi to meet the ball in the air and guide a header into the far back corner. Chelsea lead!
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:45
12 mins: A hopeful ball from Mason Mount is floated into the box from the inside left as Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi make runs into the area but the pass is overhit and the ball flies over everyone and bounces out of play.
Chelsea are passing the ball around well but they’re struggling with their final balls in the penalty area. If they get that right Leicester could be in trouble.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:43
9 mins: Callum Hudson-Odoi loses possession and Ademola Lookman looks to break on the counter-attack. A couple of step-overs and an injection of pace takes him past a Chelsea defender before a back-tracking Ben Chilwell nips across him to win back the ball for the visitors.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:40
6 mins: Ben Chilwell has been in such good form he knows he should have scored that chance. Leicester create a decent opportunity of their own as Jamie Vardy collects a well-placed through ball and runs to the left of Chelsea’s box. Ademola Lookman is the only teammate in the box and Vardy sends the ball across to him but Antonio Rudiger squeezes in front of the Leicester forward and clears the danger.
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:38
Leicester 0 - 0 Chelsea
3 mins: Chelsea should be one up! Jorginho is fouled in the centre-circle and wins a free kick. He takes it quickly and pumps a long diagonal pass over Marc Albrighton and finds Ben Chilwell’s run in behind the lines. Albrighton can’t recover as Chilwell drives into the box with only Kasper Schmeichel to beat. He goes for power over placement and rattles his effort at goal only to be denied by the crossbar!
Michael Jones20 November 2021 12:35