Malmo boss Uwe Rosler has sympathy for Maurizio Sarri’s predicament as Chelsea head coach, but is confident the Swedes can compound the Italian’s woes in Thursday’s Europa League last-32 second leg.

Anders Christiansen’s late goal in last Thursday’s first leg in Malmo has given the visitors a fighting chance and will make the Blues and Sarri jittery with a place in the last 16 at stake.

Sarri’s position is in jeopardy after the 6-0 loss to Manchester City and the fans’ vilification of his methods during Monday’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is under pressure after a poor run of results ahead of Malmo clash

Former Brentford, Leeds, Wigan and Fleetwood boss Rosler said: ‘At a club like Chelsea the pressure is always on. It’s all about results.

‘He has to live with the pressure, like we all do. Not tomorrow, but in general, I wish he comes through this difficult period and will continue.

‘The goal made the game really interesting for us. I know we need to score, but we can. So, see what happens.’

Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud had given Chelsea a 2-0 lead and progress appeared to be a formality before Malmo’s reply 10 minutes from time.

Rosler believes the goal gives Sarri a dilemma, given the need to balance the proximity of the Wembley date with City.

Olivier Giroud and Ross Barkley scored to hand Chelsea advantage before hosts’ late goal

The German, a former City striker, added: ‘He wanted to kill the game off in Malmo. We got that goal. I think that annoyed him a little bit.’

Malmo beat Besiktas in Turkey to secure their place in the knockout stages.

They could encounter another hostile environment at Stamford Bridge, if the Chelsea fans turn on Sarri again.

Rosler added: ‘I’ve been in his situation before. It’s not helpful.

‘But we’re focusing on us. It doesn’t matter who starts for them tomorrow. We have a game plan.

‘It’s very, very difficult (but) it is possible tomorrow to get a positive result.’

Iceland midfielder Arnor Ingvi Traustason is poised to join the Malmo squad on Thursday after his partner, Andrea, gave birth to a baby girl, the couple’s first child.

Malmo boss Uwe Rosler is confident of causing a shock in the Europa League second-leg tie

He’s known for his destructive game, but does Billy Vunipola fancy himself as the next Owen Farrell?

The barnstorming No 8 was pictured practising his kicking skills as England’s preparations for their mouthwatering Six Nations clash with Wales continued on Wednesday.

Kicking was a recurring theme throughout the session with half-backs George Ford, Owen Farrell and Dan Robson going through the motions.

England’s No 8 Billy Vunipola showed a side of his game he’s not known for on Wednesday 

The barnstorming No 8 was seen practising his kicking during England’s training session

The world-class forward saw the funny side to a skill-set he is not known for

Vunipola wasn’t the only one trying his hand at kicking as fellow No 8 Nathan Hughes had a go

Hughes and Vunipola were soon doing drills more akin to their skill-set – as shown here

It was surprising to see Vunipola and Nathan Hughes both having a go – but the number eights both did.

The bulldozing duo also engaged in rucking and ball-carrying – drills their skill-sets are more accustomed to.

Eddie Jones’ side travel to Cardiff on Saturday afternoon looking to maintain their 100 per cent record in the competition.

England know they face a tough task at the Principality Stadium with Wales also in top form having recorded two wins from two so far as well.

And ahead of Saturday’s pressure-game, England were in high spirits as they trained at their Pennyhill Park Bagshot base.

The likes of Vunipola, Jack Nowell and Jonny May were among those seen smiling during the session.

England co-captain Owen Farrell was among those who trained with the squad on Wednesday

Farrell went through the motions at their Bagshot base with some kicking drills

Jack Nowell (right) was another present – and the Exeter Chiefs back looked in high spirits

London Irish head coach Les Kiss (left) was a guest during Eddie Jones’ training session

After former Chelsea and England captain John Terry’s visit on Tuesday, the Red Rose squad were joined by London Irish head coach Les Kiss – who chewed the fat with Jones as the players trained.

May is set to start on the wing for England – fresh from his hat-trick in the 44-8 win over France earlier this month.

Despite his fine form, having scored 12 tries in his last 12 Tests, the 28-year-old is wary of the threat posed by Wales wing George North.

‘Every week is a huge challenge; you come up against top quality wingers,’ he explained to the England Rugby website.

‘George has achieved a lot in the game. He really is a world class winger, a hell of an athlete, fast, strong and a handful, so I’m going to have to be at my best this weekend.’

Jonny May is set to start on the wing for England – fresh from his hat-trick heroics vs France

Dan Robson (left) and George Ford are likely to be the half-back replacements for England

Brad Shields (left) and Mark Wilson engage in some pad work at their Pennyhill Park base

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Madrid for the first time since joining Juventus in the summer as his side take on Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.

The Juve talisman departed Real Madrid in the summer for the Bianconeri and will hope he can help the Italian champions gain the upper hand at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico Madrid meanwhile currently sit second in the Spanish top flight but will hope to improve recent form where they have lost two out of their last three games. Follow all the action as it happens from the 8pm kick-off with Sportsmail’s Nathan Salt.

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It’s a big week for a Manchester City side still on course for a quadruple and they hope to put themselves in a commanding position in the Champions League as they visit Schalke.

The Premier League leaders, who progressed in the FA Cup on Saturday travel to the Veltins-Arena looking to gain a first leg advantage before they take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

City will be big favourites with Schalke currently struggling in the lower half of the German top flight. Follow all the action as it happens with Sportsmail’s Dan Ripley from the 8pm kick-off.

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