There will be many more difficult challenges than a Cypriot club that did not even exist when Chelsea won their first Champions League trophy 14 years ago, although Liam Rosenior will worry for now what heavy weather his team made of this one.

Liam Rosenior's side dominated against the Cypriot minnows but only prevailed with a goal from a set piece 12 minutes from the end

Two years at Paris Saint-Germain split Luiz’s spells at Chelsea. The fates would conspire to pit the Brazilian against his former employers in the Champions League last 16 twice. It was Luiz’s goal at the Bridge which knocked Chelsea out in 2015 before he played the full 180 minutes across both legs of a 4–2 aggregate triumph the following year.

Chelsea boosted their chances of automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a narrow but vital victory over FC Pafos at Stamford Bridge.A late header from Moises Caicedo

Alao has made five appearances for Wednesday’s first-team this season, playing a total of 186 minutes across all competitions.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says his team will not be daunted when they face Napoli next week as they bid to secure direct passage to the Champions League round of 16.

Speculation has emerged that the Blues could be willing to sanction the sale of their World Cup-winning midfielder if the right offer comes along.

Liam Rosenior won his first Premier League game as a manager as Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, but that doesn’t tell the story of the game.

Chelsea make six changes from the 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday. Cole Palmer, Marc Cucurella and Robert Sanchez are among those left out, with Filip Jorgensen, Malo Gusto, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Liam Delap all coming in.