Half-Time Report: Valencia 1-1 Chelsea… Kovacic keeps Chelsea in the game

It’s all square at the break after Mateo Kovacic cancelled out Valencia goal in the 41st minute of the game at Mestalla Stadium.

Another enthralling half for Chelsea in this group. They started well, but then were under the cosh, and had two let-offs thanks to Maxi Gómez.

Kovacic’s belter is his first goal for Chelsea after 121 games.It’s a strike from 25 yards, a daisy-cutter along the grass and it nestled beautifully in the bottom corner.

But Abraham handed Chelsea worrying news as the striker left the arena on a stretcher – he started to walk around aided by the medical team but looked in absolute agony.

He appeared to land on the legs of a Valencia player – and may be consigned to the sideline for some time.

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