Radamel Falcao scored four goals in eight Champions League games at Porto
Champions League
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Date: Wednesday, 16 September
- Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Coverage: Live text commentary on the Golsicilia.it Sport website and full match commentary on Golsicilia.it Radio 5 live
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Chelsea will be without striker Radamel Falcao when they open their Champions League campaign at home to Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The Colombian has a minor injury which is not expected to sideline him beyond Wednesday's game (19:45 BST kick-off).
Asmir Begovic will deputise for Thibaut Courtois in goal, while defender Papy Djilobodji has not been included in the Blues' Champions League squad.
Brazilian playmaker Oscar returns following a knee injury.
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Premier League champions Chelsea enter European competition having made their worst start to a domestic top-flight season in 29 years.
But despite winning just one of their first five domestic matches, Begovic says confidence levels are "still pretty good".
"There's always going to be a bit of a hit on confidence when things aren't going your way," said the Bosnian.
"I think it's going to make us stronger going forward.
"Something we can't forget is what this group achieved last year. We have some of the best players in the world and we're more than confident we'll get to the levels we want to."