The final group game against Atlético Madrid, a daunting prospect when the section was drawn, will now merely determine the leadership of the section. “Maybe if we were not a small country and a small team, the decision might have been different,” he offered. Instead Gara Garayev’s tug on Willian’s shoulder, yanking back his shirt, was penalised by the referee for another soft penalty award. Instead, key players have demonstrated some zest and others have been rested with Liverpool in mind. They may be patched up, their preparations rushed, but Chelsea will travel to Merseyside buoyed by European progress.

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2017 19:01 UTC