Chelsea FC kicks off its UEFA Champions League defense against Zenit St. Petersburg

Chelsea play Zenit St. Petersburg in the first group stage game of this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The Blues will play their first European game at home since winning the trophy back in May, when Kai Havertz’s first half goal sealed the win against Manchester City in the final in Porto.

Tuesday’s game will be the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Chelsea play Zenit St. Petersburg in the first group stage game of this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The Blues will play their first European game at home since winning the trophy back in May, when Kai Havertz’s first half goal sealed the win against Manchester City in the final in Porto.

Tuesday’s game will be the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Christian Pulisic is out of Chelsea’s clash against Zenit. He didn’t train ahead of the UCL clash – individual training.

N’Golo Kante trained with Chelsea for two sessions, but won’t be risked. Tuchel hopes to have him back for Spurs.