Pafos, Chelsea and Moises Caicedo
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Chelsea kept their hopes of a top-eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League on track with a 1-0 win over Pafos. Their Cypriot visitors were well-organised throughout and made Liam Rosenior’s side work hard for their victory, but courtesy of a 78th-minute header by Moises Caicedo it did eventually arrive for Chelsea.
Liam Rosenior's side dominated against the Cypriot minnows but only prevailed with a goal from a set piece 12 minutes from the end
Chelsea and Pafos FC announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Champions League fixture at Stamford Bridge.
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Pafos predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (4-3-3): Gorter; Bruno, Luckassen, Langa, Pileas; Pêpê, Šunjić, Quina; Dragomir, Silva, Oršić. While the Blues are yet to convince under their new manager, they have the opportunity to put on a show in front of the Stamford Bridge faithful here.
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Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has watched Rosenior’s training sessions at Strasbourg and told the BBC he was impressed. "I was really impressed with the way he spoke with the players, the meetings, the way he sees the game. "He is passionate and is not afraid to make big decisions.
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