Chelsea are the team that is left behind in tonight's match in Group C. Because the current form of the two teams is completely opposite, plus AS Roma will play at their home stadium Olimpico.
In the 3-3 draw in the previous round, Chelsea clearly showed their weaknesses in midfield when they could not have the services of Kante, Drinkwater and Moses. The Blues' midfield, known as the "cast iron", allowed Roma's midfielders to play on the wing throughout the match and have complete control of the ball.
From the ability to compete in one hand to the creativity, Chelsea's midfield in the first leg was completely inferior to their opponents. While the Premier League representative only made 342 passes, this number for Roma is 524. The Serie A representative's passing accuracy is also superior, with an efficiency of 85% compared to 79% of their opponents.
In the pre-match press conference, coach Conte announced a pretty good news when Kante and Drinkwater will almost certainly return to catch up with tonight's big match. As for Moses, the Italian coach did not want to take any risks because the midfielder had not fully recovered. However, if he has just returned from injury, it is uncertain whether Kante or Drinkwater can meet 100% of his physical strength and form.
In addition, Chelsea's problematic defense is also a concern. In the first leg, if not lucky, Chelsea conceded more than 3 goals. David Luiz's mobility is necessary for the attack, but it is for that reason that The Blues' defense is in danger.
As for Roma, coach Di Francesco's team is in extremely high form with a stable squad. Roma have won 9/12 of their most recent matches in all competitions. Along with that, all 3 routes of the home team are operating well.
Roma's strength lies in the mobility and muscle of the midfield with true warriors in one-on-one disputes such as Nainggolan or Gonlalons. Up front, Dzeko showed that he is still a true "Murderer" like in his days fighting in the Premier League. If we can ensure the physical strength of the players, the possibility of Roma beating Chelsea in tonight's match is very high.
The match between AS Roma and Chelsea in Group C of the Champions League will take place at 2:45 am on November 1, Vietnam time.
