Chelsea’s reunion with PSG in the Champions League Round of 16 could align with the return from injury of crucial attacker Ousmane Dembele.
Liam Rosenior has the chance to achieve what Jose Mourinho couldn’t by beating the French side at this stage of the competition, as Chelsea hunt for their third Champions League trophy.
All the hype before the most recent meeting in the Club World Cup final was regarding the battle between Cole Palmer and Dembele. The Chelsea man came out on top, but the Ballon d’Or award still ended up going to the Frenchman.
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Ousmane Dembele set to be fit for PSG to face Chelsea
A calf problem has been bothering Dembele in the build-up to the European clash, however according to L’Equipe he does look set to participate against the Blues.
They state that he is set to be in the squad for PSG to face Monaco this weekend, leading to him being able to contribute against the Blues.
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In an injury-hit season, the forward has still been able to contribute to the highest level. He has 12 goal involvements in 14 games in Ligue 1.
He is likely to feature in a front three that includes Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a player Chelsea have previously pushed to sign.
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Chelsea up against it for PSG clash
Chelsea are already aware that they are going to have a disadvantage compared to their opponents, with PSG having their Ligue 1 game postponed between the two legs of this tie.
Meanwhile, the Blues have a stacked March. They are set to play eight games in total across three different competitions.
As injuries go for Chelsea, there is a real optimism that Marc Cucurella will be fit enough to return after a positive update from Rosenior regarding his fitness.
There will also be hope that Estevao Willian will be able to return in a competition that he has made his own so far. He has three Champions League goals to his name already.
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