Chelsea lost their opening match of the Champions League
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Chelsea lost their opening match of the Champions League

In the 13th minute, from a kick in the home half, Bruno Petkovic hit the wall with his head so striker Mislav Orsic could speed up and eliminate Wesley Fofana – the midfielder recruited by Chelsea for a total fee of 88 million USD.

Orsic (right) in the goal for Dinamo Zagreb.

For the first time, Chelsea lost three away matches in a row under Thomas Tuchel.

The match against Dinamo Zagreb also marked the 100th time the German coach led Chelsea.

Yesterday, Tuchel changed a series of positions compared to the 2-1 win over West Ham a few days ago, letting Kepa, Cesar Azpilicueta, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Aubameyang start.

Chelsea lost their opening match of the Champions League

Aubameyang did not leave many positive impressions in his first match for Chelsea.

Before conceding the goal, Chelsea entered the game well and had many notable moves.

The game reversed after Orsic’s goal, when Chelsea was deadlocked and Dinamo Zagreb repeatedly threatened Kepa’s goal.

At the beginning of the second half, Mateo Kovacic pressed the ball for Chilwell to enter the penalty area and pass a cross for Aubameyang to finish into the empty net.

Chelsea lost their opening match of the Champions League

Ziyech (left) was disappointed after the referee’s final whistle.

On the touchline, Tuchel threw his best reserves onto the field, including Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja, Jorginho and Cucurella.

Chelsea lost their opening match of the Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb 0-1 Chelsea

Main developments in the match Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 Chelsea on September 6.

In the match at the same time, RB Salzburg held Milan 1-1 at home.

On September 10, Chelsea continued to play at Fulham Stadium in round 7 of the Premier League.

Squad:

Dinamo Zagreb: Livakovic, Ristovski, Peric, Moharrami (Lauritsen 76), Sutalo, Ademi (Baturina 88), Misic, Ivanusec, Ljubicic, Orsic (Spikic 76), Petkovic (Drmic 90).

Chelsea: Kepa, Azpilicueta (Ziyech 46), Koulibaly, Chilwell (Cucurella 71), James, Fofana, Kovacic (Jorginho 59), Mount, Havertz, Sterling (Pulisic 75), Aubameyang (Broja 59).

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