Blues hosts Romanian giants looking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit.
Chelsea take on Steaua Bucharest in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night trailing 1-0 from the first encounter in Romania last week.
The European champions are coming off the back of a morale boosting 2-2 draw in the FA Cup last eight at Manchester United on Sunday afternoon, a match in which the West Londoners had trailed 2-0 early on, only to fight back to earn a replay.
However, Chelsea’s form in the UEFA Europa League has not been particularly impressive – but they are aware that they need to play to a higher level if they are to continue in the competition.
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