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Bayern, Chelsea aim to seal Champions League last-8 spots

Mar 17, 2021

Holders Bayern Munich and Chelsea will be looking to seal their places in the Champions League quarter finals, following tomorrow morning's round of last-16 second-leg matches. 

Bayern will be the firm favourites in their clash against Lazio, after beating the Italian club 4-1 in last month's first leg 

The German giants could be without defender David Alaba, who is still recovering from a knock.

Meanwhile Chelsea, who have a slim 1-nil advantage over Atletico Madrid. will be without the injured Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham,  while Jorginho and Mason Mount are suspended. 
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Rudiger ready to sign new Chelsea deal

Antonio Rudiger says he's ready to commit his long term future to Chelsea. 

The German defender also admitted that he ALMOST joined Tottenham last summer, after being sidelined under then-manager Frank Lampard.  

A move to Spurs failed to happen, and he has since established himself as a first-team regular under current boss Thomas Tuchel. 
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Bellingham may be barred from England duty

COVID-19 restrictions will reportedly prevent Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham from taking part in England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland  

According to reports, Dortmund are not keen for the 17-year-old to travel to the UK, as he’ll be subject to strict quarantine rules upon his return.

They are concerned that these regulations could rule him out for key matches including the upcoming Champions League quarter finals. 

Under a Fifa rule, clubs are allowed to prevent players from being called up for the next international window.