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Confirmed Officials: AC Milan vs Chelsea | Champions League

Confirmed Officials: AC Milan vs Chelsea | Champions League

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Champions League clash against AC Milan on Tuesday evening.

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Champions League clash against AC Milan on Tuesday evening.

Chelsea kept their Champions League hopes alive and kicking following a big 3-0 win over the Rossoneri at Stamford Bridge last Wednesday.

Graham Potter’s side earned their first win of Group E to move into second place with four points, leapfrogging Milan in the process.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Champions League group stage match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge. (Alamy)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA Champions League group stage match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge. (Alamy)

After a comfortable win last week, Chelsea will be in confident mood for the trip to the San Siro.

Another three points would put Chelsea in the ascendancy heading into the final two group games against RB Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb as they look to progress into the Round of 16.

Now the officials for the European meeting have been revealed by UEFA ahead of the encounter.

Referee

UEFA confirmed that Daniel Siebert (GER) will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 campaign continues.

Assistants

Daniel Siebert will be supported by Jan Seidel (GER) and Rafael Foltyn (GER) on the touchline.

Fourth Official

Daniel Schlager (GER) has been named as the Fourth Official for Wednesday’s match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Stefano Pioli and Graham Potter.

VAR/Assistant VAR

Overviewing proceedings on VAR will be Marco Fritz (GER), who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being Harm Osmers (GER).

What has been said ahead of the game?

Following the 3-0 win against Wolves in the Premier League, Potter knows three wins in a row will put the Blues in good stead for the European clash in Italy. 

The Chelsea head coach admitted: "Really happy with the boys and how we've recovered. We go again on Tuesday.

"Winning games helps so we look forward to the games, it's about hard work, it's being together, that stuff is important but the guys have been really impressive."

He added: "The week we've just had has been fantastic. We've made some steps with the group with how we're acting.

"The attitude of players has been really good. Their effort to what we've been trying to do is fantastic. They're a good group to work with."

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Topics: AC Milan, Chelsea, Champions League, Football