Chelsea Predicted XI Vs PSG: Nemanja Matic To Start Despite Injury Concern

A goalless draw would send the Blues into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Chelsea welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Stamford Bridge for their second-leg last 16 Champions League clash, and the Blues have their noses in front having scored the crucial away goal in the French capital.

However, having also conceded in the first-leg, with the game finishing 1-1, there are certainly no guarantees over which side will take the glory on Wednesday night.

Here’s how we think the Premier League title leaders will line-up…

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GK – Thibaut Courtois

The Belgian ace has excelled in his first playing season at Stamford Bridge, and was in fine form in Paris, making a number of match-winning saves against PSG’s lively attack.

RB – Branislav Ivanovic

A stalwart at right-back, the Serb also grabbed the precious away goal in the first-leg, and it cannot be put past the defender to pop up with another.

RCB – Gary Cahill

The England international has suffered in the second-half of the season – having faced the bench with youngster Kurt Zouma taking his place – yet having started the last two games, that both ended in victories, it should see the centre-back stay put alongside John Terry.

LCB – John Terry

A certainty to start – the Blues skippers’ leadership and experience will be pivotal in making sure Chelsea don’t concede at Stamford Bridge.

LB – Cesar Azpilicueta

The Spaniard, much to the frustration of fellow left-back Filipe Luis, is cementing the position, but will need a better performance after his display in the first-leg.

RCM – Ramires

The Brazilian was disappointing in Paris, but with the poor form of compatriot Oscar, the midfielder is the preferred player.

LCM – Nemanja Matic

Appeared to suffer a bizarre injury in celebrating Chelsea’s Capital One Cup triumph, yet having trained this week, the Serb is a sure starter.

RW – Willian

An outstanding performer this term, Mourinho will want more attacking threat from the Brazilian this time around.

CAM – Cesc Fabregas

The Spaniard has an incredible 18 assists so far, including three in the Champions League, with his link play with Diego Costa imperative to the Blues’ so far outstanding season.

LW – Eden Hazard

Scored on Wednesday night against West Ham United, and the Belgium star should look to add to his goal-scoring tally, having had a quiet game in Paris.

ST – Diego Costa

A constant menace to defenders – if just for his knack of ruffling as many feathers of the opposition as possible. Will be desperate to continue on in the competition having missed out on the trophy with Atletico Madrid in the final last season.