Chelsea rescue point in Baku as Garnacho nets from the bench
Garnacho came off the bench to salvage a point for Chelsea in Baku.
Chelsea escaped from Azerbaijan after a scare that put their group on edge.
There was no Caicedo or Enzo in midfield, testing Romeo Lavia and Andrey Santos.
The young visitors were booed on every touch.
Booing is very much in fashion in football; nevertheless, Alexander-Arnold would tell you.
Here we go in Baku; the teams are out.
The jewel of the Land of Fire hosted west London’s Finest.
The weather looked much like London today; the pitch was soggy.
Garnacho scored off the bench to rescue Chelsea and seal a point.
Chelsea then faced a nervy finish; ultimately they clinched a draw.
The absence of Caicedo and Enzo left Lavia and Santos to race the clock.
In the end, a pragmatic point in a tough group keeps Chelsea on track.
Garnacho’s late goal saved Chelsea in Baku.
Chelsea’s midfield test with Lavia and Santos was pivotal.
Chelsea must press on in the Champions League group stage.
Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea