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Chelsea v Zenit St Petersburg

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says the feeling of winning is "addictive" as they begin their Champions League title defence against Zenit St Petersburg.

The Blues beat Manchester City 1-0 in last season's final and are unbeaten in five games this season.

Midfielder N'Golo Kante and winger Christian Pulisic will miss Tuesday's game with ankle injuries - but Kante could return to face Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.

"Nothing is like belief," said Tuchel.

"I reached the final the season before [with Paris St-Germain, losing to Bayern Munich] and had a feeling it was a big achievement.