Dinamo Zagreb vs Chelsea: Team News, Possible Lineup, Head-to-Head, Match Preview, and Kickoff Time

Having grabbed a deserving three points against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea football club is set to travel to Croatia for the first Champions League group stage game against Dinamo Zagreb. The Blues was drawn alongside the Croatian giants, Salzburg and AC Milan in Group E of the most prestigious club competition in Europe.

Tuchel led Chelsea to their second champions league title in the 2022/21 season. This time around Tuchel will be keen on going far in the competition because of the Blue’s success in the Champions League. Dinamo Zagreb on the other hand was able to thrash Rijeka 3-1, thanks to goals from Lauritsen, Spikic, and Orisic.

The game saw them maintain their winning ways and also sit at the top of the table with seven points clear of the second position, Slaven Belupo.

Team News.

Chelsea’s new signing Zakaria could make the starting lineup after he was involved in the training. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is still not available for selection, but Borja could be handed his first start of the season alongside Kepa at the goalpost.

Possible lineup.

Head to head. Both teams are yet to face each other in the UEFA champions league or any competition.

Kickoff time.

The game will no doubt kick off at exactly 5:45 pm on Tuesday at the Stadion Maksimir.