Chelsea's unvaccinated stars are expected to be able to play in France

Thomas Tuchel is confident Chelsea’s unvaccinated players will be available for next month’s Champions League last 16 second leg tie in Lille.

The Blues were set to be without a number of players who have not had the Covid jab due to strict regulations in France.

Speaking about the issue last month, Tuchel admitted that taking on the Ligue 1 champions with a depleted squad could 'create problems' for his side. 

But a recent easing of the rules means Chelsea’s unvaccinated players can travel provided they have an exemption.

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Asked whether he was preparing to be without players who have not had the injection for the game on