Denis Zakaria

Chelsea rounded off their Champions League group-stage campaign with a 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb – but the game was overshadowed by a late hamstring ...

With the back four behind him tonight probably helped, he was a little bit higher and a little bit wider. It was far cry from his outing against Brighton on Saturday; Sterling was deployed as a very high wing-back and struggled to have any influence on the game. Not only did he take his goal well but the winger was regularly in good positions in the penalty box, although his finishing was a little rusty. He’s kept himself fit, he’s trained really hard, and supported the team and his teammates in a really good way. Then came his goal: a controlled finish that beat a covering defender on the line and put Chelsea ahead. Everyone was so happy for him and it was a great story for the whole group I think.” But he made sure to soak up the adulation of the home crowd. Having knocked the ball out of his feet, the left-back immediately grabbed his hamstring and then hit the cold and wet turf. Zakaria has made the majority of the matchday squads but hadn't got on the pitch. Then came the turn of Denis Zakaria to get on the scoresheet. Jorginho and [Mason Mount](https://www.football.london/all-about/mason-mount) were in the midfield. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea) having already qualified for the [Champions League](https://www.football.london/all-about/uefa-champions-league) knockout stage as Group E winners, [Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) had a rare opportunity to rest key players for the visit of Dinamo.

Mason Mount was one of the first to receive the bad news from Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell.

He deserves man of the match more than me, and he scored as well." The trio of games kicks off on Sunday with a crunch London derby against Arsenal, before an EFL Cup tie against Manchester City and a final league game at St James' Park. Mount was awarded Man of the Match after the final whistle but the England star claimed that his Swiss team-mate may have been a more worthy choice. Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are among them, with the draw set to take place on Monday. However, amid a change of management he had slipped way down the pecking order and hadn't even been used from the bench until Wednesday evening. He had to be assisted off the pitch and he was later spotted leaving Stamford Bridge on crutches.

Graham Potter has been handed a huge blow ahead of Chelsea's clash with Arsenal at the weekend following a spritely debut from Denis Zakaria.

The severity of Zakaria's knock remains to be confirmed. [The 25-year-old midfielder had enjoyed a superb debut under the lights at Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/denis-zakaria-chelsea-loan-arsenal-25420820) which was unfortunately brought to a premature end. "Well, we just spoke about Mason Mount, and there’s Conor Gallagher and Ruben and Jorgi in that area of the pitch. Mateo Kovacic, who was omitted from the Chelsea squad to face Dinamo Zagreb due to injury, remains a doubt for the Gunners clash. Speaking to the press ahead of Chelsea's final Champions League group stage tie, He was seen to perch himself down on the floor after seemingly feeling discomfort in his right leg.

The Swiss international has been tipped to return to Juventus after his loan spell with Chelsea up until this point had seen him play zero minutes and barely ...

The Juventus midfielder showed he can play in midfield for Chelsea, and poised questions as to why he wasn't involved before. The midfielder will then return to Juventus, as it is unlikely Chelsea will want a permanent deal. He is now expected to see out the remainder of the season long loan deal. [Denis Zakaria ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denis-zakaria/profil/spieler/334526)made his Chelsea debut tonight, and topped it off with a debut goal before limping off the pitch injured to be replaced by [Ruben Loftus-Cheek. [Graham Potter](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graham-potter/profil/trainer/23954) played Zakaria from the start tonight, and he impressed before going off with an injury in the end. [Nizaar Kinsella,](https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella) Denis Zakaria is expected to finish the season with Chelsea, as Juventus will not take the midfielder back on loan.

Denis Zakaria was thrilled to finally make his Chelsea debut, while he played down any injury worries after being subbed off late on.

Denis Zakaria scored the winner on his Chelsea debut as Graham Potters side finished top of Champions League Group E with a 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb ...

Denis Zakaria marked his Chelsea debut with a goal as the Blues beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.