Andreas Christensen misses Chelsea’s clash against Atletico Madrid due to illness, it has been confirmed.

Thomas Tuchel named his lineup to face Diego Simeone’s side as he made five changes to the side that drew against Leeds United at the weekend.

The surprise absentee was Christensen but, according to si.com, it has been confirmed that he fell unwell overnight and that is why he isn’t part of the Blues matchday squad.

It has been confirmed that it is not Covid-related.

At the back, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kurt Zouma sit at the heart of the back three.

Chelsea lead 1-0 on aggregate and will be hoping to progress on Wednesday night to put their name in Friday’s draw for the last eight.