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Reaction
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Rafael Benitez plays down Frank Lampard, David Luiz clash
Rafael Benitez says that the half-time clash between Frank Lampard and David Luiz is "not a problem".Apr 12,
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Frank Lampard eyes Europa League final
Frank Lampard says that Chelsea will be professional in trying to reach the final of the Europa League.Apr 12,
Frank Lampard praises Chelsea focus
Frank Lampard hails Chelsea's professionalism in the Europa League following their quarter-final triumph over Rubin Kazan.Apr 11,
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Rafael Benitez pleased with Europa League progress
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is pleased to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League, despite Thursday's 3-2 defeat to Rubin Kazan.Apr 11,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's Europa League progression into the Europa League semi-finals over Rubin Kazan.
Match Report
Chelsea make it through to the Europa League semi-finals, despite a 3-2 defeat against Rubin Kazan in Russia.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of Chelsea's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan in Russia.
HT Report
Chelsea lead 1-0 at half time against Rubin Kazan in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Team News
Chelsea make eight changes to their starting lineup for their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's Europa League trip to Russia to take on Rubin Kazan.
Build-up
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Victor Moses focussed on Europa League
Victor Moses says that Chelsea are concentrating on the Europa League and not Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.Apr 11,
Rafael Benitez "respects" Rubin Kazan
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea will need to adapt to the synthetic pitch when they take on Rubin Kazan at the Tsentralnyi Stadion this evening.Apr 11,
Victor Moses: 'Early goal needed against Rubin Kazan'
Chelsea's Victor Moses targets an early goal in the club's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Rubin Kazan.Apr 10,
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David Luiz may play left-back for Chelsea
Rafael Benitez says that he may play David Luiz in the left-back role against Rubin Kazan.Apr 10,
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Ryan Bertrand 'not part of Chelsea travelling squad'
Ryan Bertrand is reportedly missing from Chelsea's Europa League squad with a virus, which paves the way for Nathan Ake at left-back.Apr 10,
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