Frank Lampard achieved a first as Chelsea manager even if his night ended in frustration at Stamford Bridge. Incredibly, it was Chelsea’s first goalless draw since Lampard took over 15 months ago and that will offer some comfort to keep a clean sheet against top class European opposition.
Whether that will be enough for a club the size of Chelsea after their summer of big spending to get back among the Champions League is another question.
But no-one should underestimate the quality of Sevilla as they won the Europa League in August having beaten Wolves and Manchester United along the way.
That shows Chelsea’s defiance and defensive resilience with keeper Edouard Mendy making some smart saves after being rushed back after injury to go
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