Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea preview: Jose Mourinho's side must end eight year long record if they are to win
A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium
It’s a big game for…
ANDRIY YARMOLENKO: With Jose Mourinho reportedly keen on the Ukrainian striker, Yarmolenko has the chance to prove himself against the Portuguese boss’ own outfit. Mourinho watched the forward in his country’s European Championship qualifier against Spain this month and will keep a close eye on him on Tuesday.
Best stat…
8: It’s eight years since Dynamo Kiev last lost to an English club at home. The record, which includes games against Everton (last season), Manchester City and Arsenal, stretches back to the 2007/08 Champions League campaign, when Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United visited and won 4-2.
Remember when…
Chelsea last visited Ukraine for a Champions League fixture in October 2012 and were beaten 2-1 by Shakhtar Donetsk. Fernandinho, now of Manchester City, grabbed the opening goal. Oscar was Chelsea’s scorer, two minutes from time.
Player to watch…
WILLIAN: The Brazilian winger has been one of Chelsea’s bright sparks in a miserable patch for the Blues, and has scored in the last two Champions League fixtures this season. He currently has three goals in his last four matches.
Form guide…
DYNAMO KIEV: WWWWWL
CHELSEA: WWDLLW
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 7:45pm, Tuesday 20 October
TV: Live on BT Sport 2 from 7:00pm
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