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Oliver Harbord

'Sue Perb' - Chelsea fans are ecstatic with Frank Lampard's selection choice at Valencia

Chelsea have a crunch Champions League clash tonight at Valencia and Blues fans are delighted with the team selection from Frank Lampard.

The Blues boss has brought Reece James into the starting XI to play right-back, with Cesar Azpilicueta set to move over to the left-back role.

One decision that has come as a surprise is that Fikayo Tomori was dropped to the bench for the game at the Mestalla Stadium, with Andreas Christensen starting in his place.

It's a massive game for the Blues this evening, with a win guaranteeing Chelsea's spot in the last 16 and defeat meaning their campaign could be in tatters.

Twice this season, including against Ajax, Lampard has moved James into the right-back role and Azpilicueta over, and it seems to be his preferred choice.

Azpilicueta has played plenty of times for the Blues in the role, and with Marcos Alonso not in the squad, Emerson is on the bench.

It's a bold move by Lampard, but Chelsea fans are certainly right behind it.

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