THE NOTEBOOK: Gianfranco Zola offers Chelsea fans a little something to smile about inspite of Champions League loss to Borussia Dortmund… although the stadium PA struggles with the names of Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka
Borussia Dortmund took a phase toward the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a 63rd moment objective from Karim Adeyemi from Chelsea.
The winner came by means of a blistering counter attack led by Raphael Guerriero who launched Adeyemi, who ensured the gain with a fantastic run and complete.
Chelsea will have some consolation though in that there is only a 1 aim deficit when the Bundesliga side journey to Stamford Bridge for the second leg.
Having said that, it is the latest setback for Graham Potter’s facet who are having difficulties domestically.
Listed here, Sportsmail’s ADRIAN KAJUMBA can take a glance at some of the issues you may possibly have missed from the Signal Iduna Park.
Chelsea suffered a 1- defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday
Chelsea have a big job to do from Dortmund at Stamford Bridge in three months time
Zola presents Chelsea admirers one thing to smile about
Gianfranco Zola’s hopes of a quiet, early match-day flight to Germany appeared in major risk when he was noticed boarding the airplane by some understandably psyched Chelsea supporters.
Ever the gentleman, Zola was additional than content to oblige those people who preferred a term or a photograph and he was, in fairness supplied his status, generally left in peace.
One particular of Chelsea’s all-time greats experienced a fitting seat on the plane – A1 – with a free of charge a single handily upcoming to him for selfie-hunters. In the meantime, the sight of him amid Chelsea’s latest challenges prompted nearly unavoidable quips about irrespective of whether the small magician had packed a pair of boots.
Gianfranco Zola was satisfied to consider photos with supporters on his way to Germany
Helpful five-a-aspect team
Speaking of Zola, he could have highlighted in a very useful 5-a-facet group of former stars in attendance for final night’s recreation.
Former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Wiedenfeller was working the company spots though striker Karl-Heinz Riedle handed by means of on his way to punditry obligation.
1-time Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack and ex-Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg were also between the previous stars seen experiencing the major event.
Ex-Dortmund keeper Roman Wiedenfeller (L) and former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack have been in attendance at the Signal Iduna Park to look at the Champions League clash
No keeping away from Dortmund anthems
Starbucks (*other espresso stores are available) should really be one of individuals spots in which guests can come to feel welcome and acquainted where ever in the earth they find one.
Not in Dortmund however, exactly where they selected to blast out a single of the area club’s anthems by means of their speakers as pre-kick off anticipation built.
Possibly that clear demonstrate of allegiance was an attempt to prevent Chelsea fans who have been ingesting in the primary sq. in close proximity to an apparently-named bar termed Wenkers and disheartening personnel by only using the espresso store for its toilet facilities.
Chelsea followers would have listened to Dortmund anthems just about everywhere such as at Starbucks
PA struggles with Chelsea team
The PA announcer had his time to follow and as kick-off approached his large instant arrived – it was time to study out the teams.
All was likely well and right up until Marc Cucurella followed Carney Chukwuemeka when he received to Chelsea’s subs and his attempt to muddle as a result of and hide his pronunciation struggles failed.
The PA announcer struggled with pronouncing the names of Carney Chukwuemeka (pictured) and Marc Cucurella