The youth take over! Maresca fields the youngest Chelsea lineup in Champions League history
Not a single player over 27 in the Londoners' squad
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In the second round of the Champions League, London’s Chelsea are hosting Portuguese side Benfica. The London club has set a personal record in the Champions League.
Details: The average age of Chelsea’s starting XI was exactly 24 years old—this is the youngest lineup the Blues have ever fielded in Champions League history.
Reminder: Maresca is frustrated as Chelsea failed to sign a new defender.
Steven Perez
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