Chelsea 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelsea FC vs Bayer Leverkusen

13 September - UCL, Home - 1945 BST kick-off

:cfc: MATCH CHAT HERE :cfc:

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Welcome back to the Bridge Ballack! :blue scalf:

[Jusek 2,031]

Ballack deserves a standing ovation at the Bridge.

[Spike 12,049]

Good ol' Ballack.

[Term-X 7,891]

"I was very happy with Michael Ballack and he was particularly active last night,'' he said. "But I still don't know whether he will play on Tuesday in Chelsea." - Robin Dutt

Looks like he won't be starting the game then, it would be a shame if he failed to get at least a cameo appearance.

[francozola 2,040]

I remember reading an article that had an apparent quote with the BL manager saying he would give Micha the "honour of starting the match". Either way he will probably be subbed on or off so he'll get a great reception from the fans :D

[termninja 5,290]

I hope he at least enters the game as a sub.

[Madmax 9,219]

Legend.

[Spike 12,049]

I think we miss his leadership and inspirational ability more than anything. One of the best leaders in world football.

[DanAdibi! 106]

What a legend.

hoping for a 3-0 win si the players go in with real confidence against United.

[Kojo 4,676]

So nice to see him back at the bridge, i really hope he can play to be honest, it will make Laverkusen more effective yes but it will be much more worth it for Ballack to have a return at the Bridge.

[Milan 17,835]

I hope he at least enters the game as a sub.

Maybe it would be even better. I mean, the fans would have exactly the right time to applaud him while he's coming on the pitch. Here's hoping.

[Ollie 4,400]

Looking forward to this, especially seeing Ballack back. Should be a comfortable game tbh but nothing spectacular. 2-0 stroll. Need to win and save energy for the HUGE game on Sunday.

[BluesCFC 3]

Same as everyone really. Nice to see him back

Hope he doesn't enjoy it to much though and if he scores the winner he'll be dropped down my order a little

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

If it wasn't the fact that we won titles (whih he never really played a massive part in helping us win them) he would be remembered in the same way as Boudewijn Zenden and Emmanuel Petit. Was a waste of space at the club and its embarassing that people are giving him some sort of Chelsea legend status, maybe if your a big fan of marketing then maybe he is a legend bcuase that wasthe onl thing he was useful at the club.

[Guest justin_3d]

Arsenal and Chelsea face German lessons in Champions League

Premier League clubs this week face resurgent Bundesliga sides who are reaping the benefits of a well-run league and a revamped youth system

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/sep/10/arsenal-chelsea-germany-champions-league

[zolayes 14,489]

If it wasn't the fact that we won titles (whih he never really played a massive part in helping us win them) he would be remembered in the same way as Boudewijn Zenden and Emmanuel Petit. Was a waste of space at the club and its embarassing that people are giving him some sort of Chelsea legend status, maybe if your a big fan of marketing then maybe he is a legend bcuase that wasthe onl thing he was useful at the club.

You obviously don't recognise class when you see it . Ballack though a world class midfielder was willing to give stability to our midfield

and allow Lampard to flourish in an attacking role . I would also remind you how he dealt so brilliantly with Drogbas strop over not

taking the penalty. Almost worth legendary status for that act alone

[Ollie 4,400]

I like the German league. Teams all beat each other, the fans are exceptional and they give their own a chance and it really reaps rewards for the national side. They have the model example of how to run a league.

Hope Dortmund beat Arsenal.

Does Ballack take penalties for Leverkusen? Last 2 times we've had a German team at the bridge, Ballack has scored a pen. He scored against us for Bayern in 05 and for us against Werder in 2006. Maybe he'll go for the Hattrick