David Luiz returns, Pedro leads line for Chelsea in Azerbaijan

Updated 22/11/2017 at 16:19 GMT

David Luiz was named in the starting line-up for Chelsea against FK Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday after being dropped following the defeat against Roma.

David Luiz (Chelsea)

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was reportedly unhappy with Luiz after the 3-0 defeat in the Italian capital and has since brought Andreas Christensen into the starting XI.

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Christensen drops to the bench to accommodate Luiz, as does top scorer Alvaro Morata, who is given a rest ahead of the clash with Liverpool on Saturday.

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With Michy Batshuayi injured, Pedro leads the line with Willian and Eden Hazard either side of him.

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FK Qarabag: Sehic, Medvedev, Sadygov, Rzezniczak, Agolli, Almeida, Garayev, Guerrier, Michel, Madatov, Ndlovu

Chelsea: Courtois; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Rudiger; Zappacosta, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Willian, Hazard, Pedro

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