Genk vs Chelsea UEFA Champions League Match Schedule, Match Preview

Date/Time: Nov 1, 2011, 3:45pm

Competition: UEFA Champions League

Live/Repeat: Live

Venue: Cristal Arena (Genk)

Genk vs Chelsea Match Preview

Group E leaders Chelsea could qualify for the Champions League knockout stages with a win over Genk.

If Chelsea pick up three points in Belgium, then they will seal qualification for the round of 16 if Bayer Leverkusen win or draw at Valencia.

Genk were beaten 5-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago, and will be looking to cause a dramatic reverse of that result here.

Genk may be heartened by the fact that Chelsea themselves conceded five goals in a 5-3 weekend Premier League defeat to Arsenal. “I have positive feelings about tomorrow’s game, I am a coach who always thinks positive but we know we’re playing against great opponents in Chelsea,” Genk boss Mario Been told the official UEFA website.

Raul Meireles looks set to deputize for Ramires, after the Portuguese midfielder was rested for much of the weekend’s game against Arsenal. Michael Essien remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Didier Drogba will be available for selection again after serving one game of his three match ban against the Gunners, following his sending off for a poorly timed lunge at Adel Taarabt. However, Fernando Torres is likely to keep his place in the side.