Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says his side expect a difficult game against Champions League first-timers CFR Cluj tonight.
Having stunned Roma with a 2-1 victory in the first round of Group A fixtures last month, the Romanian side are already surprising observers with an attractive brand of football based around several skilful Portuguese and South American imports.
Chelsea may be clear favourites to win at 4/9 with Paddy Power, but Scolari claimed that his team will take nothing for granted in Transylvania this evening.
The Brazilian said: "There are no small teams in the Champions League anymore and Cluj are in the competition because they have good players … They are Romanian champions and deserve our respect."
Midfield pair Joe Cole and Deco are unavailable for Chelsea, but strikers Salomon Kalou and Didier Drogba – 7/2 with Betfred to open the scoring – have both been declared fit.
After thrashing Bordeaux 4-0 in their opening game, Chelsea are 9/2 favourites with Ladbrokes to emerge from tonight's Champions League fixtures as the highest scoring side.
Liverpool lead that betting market at 4/1 ahead of their clash with PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari says his side expect a difficult game against Champions League first-timers CFR Cluj tonight.