AC Milan vs Chelsea LIVE: Champions League result, final score and reaction after Reece James injury
Chelsea took a step closer to the knockout stages with a huge win over 10-man AC Milan at the San Siro
Chelsea took a huge step towards booking their place in the Champions League knockout stages after beating 10-man AC Milan at the San Siro.
The game turned following a controversial red card shown to former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, who was sent off for pulling back Mason Mount in the box.
Jorginho stepped up to convert the penalty and although Milan responded well to going behind, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finished off a slick move to double their lead.
Chelsea played out the second half to earn a professional win, but their victory was dampened by the sight of Reece James going off injured after an awkward landing.
The win moved Chelsea top of Group E after Salzburg and Zagreb played out a 1-1 draw. Follow reaction to Chelsea’s win at the San Siro, below.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
60 mins: Ah, James is back down again. Leao went past him quite quickly there - something wasn’t quite right.
Azpilicueta is coming on for him, as is Loftus-Cheek who replaces Sterling.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
59 mins: Chance! Leao produces a moment of magic on the wing as he works space for the cross. It goes through to Dest who is arriving at the back post, but he blazes it wide.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
57 mins: James is back up. It maybe looked (and felt) worse than it was after his right leg lanted and knee jarred.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
55 mins: Oh no... Reece James is down and is getting treatment. He was challenging Hernandez for the ball and he came down awkwardly on his knee.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
53 mins: Chelsea go close to making it three again. First Chilwell whips a ball across, which Aubameyang almost gets a touch too, before Kovacic scuffs a volley and Aubameyang almost steers it in at the back post. Tatarusanu saves.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
49 mins: Chance! Oh it should be three. Chalobah slides a lovely ball through to Gallagher, who rounds Tatarusanu but can’t squeeze his finish in from the tight angle. Nice run, nice move.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
48 mins: Save! Milan threaten down the right and Kepa is forced into a stop to deny Tonali, before Silva clears.
AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
Back underway at the San Siro. Gallagher has replaced Mason Mount, who was on a yellow card.
HALF TIME: AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
It’s three goals in five now for Aubameyang. He’s settling in nicely.
Connor Gallagher looks set to come on for the Blues.
HALF TIME: AC Milan 0-2 Chelsea
Given the relentless nature of the Premier League and Champions League this season, you would imagine Graham Potter will relish the chance to rest some of his starters in this second half. The game looks to be in a comfortable position for Chelsea.
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