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Champions League: Christensen expects Chelsea to be on the front foot against Juventus

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September 25, 2021 Chelsea's Andreas Christensen in action with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne Action Images via Reuters

Chelsea's Champions League clash at Juventus on Wednesday offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover their attacking rhythm and respond to a 1-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester City over the weekend, defender Andreas Christensen said.

Chelsea's 5-3-2 formation was designed to frustrate City but offered little other than defensive solidity with manager Thomas Tuchel questioning his tactics after a second-half goal from Gabriel Jesus handed them their first league defeat.

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