Predicted Chelsea XI vs Paris Saint-Germain

Chelsea flip their consideration to the UEFA Champions League as they face Paris Saint-Germain at 20:00 UK time tomorrow within the first leg of their spherical of 16 tie on the Parc des Princes.

The Blues have nice recollections of a current outing towards the Ligue 1 aspect, who they beat within the FIFA Membership World Cup Remaining in america in the course of the summer season, and they’re going to look to repeat the feat this time round.

Right here is how Liam Rosenior’s males might line up for the European Cup tie.

Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez is anticipated to retain his place in between the sticks for the Blues.

Defenders – Malo Gusto is anticipated to be given the nod at proper again for Chelsea, whereas Marc Cucurella might additionally return to the beginning eleven having totally recovered from his harm. Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana may play collectively within the coronary heart of the backline to around the defensive quartet for the Londoners.

Palmer and Pedro return

Midfielders – Reece James could also be most popular over Andrey Santos within the double pivot in midfield owing to his expertise and up to date type within the engine room. The Chelsea captain is anticipated to play beside Moises Caicedo in a deeper-lying place, whereas Enzo Fernandez could also be entrusted with extra offensive tasks because the quantity 10 for the guests.

In the meantime, Cole Palmer, who scored a brace in Chelsea’s win over Paris Saint-Germain on the Membership World Cup is anticipated to be handed the nod on the precise wing, whereas Pedro Neto could be most popular to Alejandro Garnacho on the left flank. The Portuguese worldwide is anticipated to be the one one to maintain his place within the staff from the FA Cup win on the weekend.

Ahead – £60 million summer season signing Joao Pedro is anticipated to start out because the chief of assault for the Blues over Liam Delap.

Right here is how the Chelsea staff is anticipated to look on paper.