This is Chelsea’s predicted lineup for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. Using the latest team information and recent lineup choices, we aim to forecast the starting eleven and tactics that Liam Rosenior might employ in this rematch from the Club World Cup.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Paris Saint-Germain
Recent Lineup for Chelsea
Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen have been sharing the goalkeeping role since Jorgensen’s return from injury. The defense has included Mamadou Sarr, Benoit Badiashile, Jorrel Hato, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Malo Gusto, Reece James, and Josh Acheampong, with changes often seen in the back line. Acheampong played as a right winger in an unusual formation during the recent match against Wrexham.
James has moved into the midfield, partnering with Andrey Santos and Moiés Caicedo, while the return of Romeo Lavia offers another option. Alejandro Garnacho, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernandez have been positioned behind the striker as either inside forwards or wingers.
Joao Pedro leads as the striker and is in excellent form, limiting opportunities for Liam Delap, who also played in the weekend match.
Chelsea’s Recent Performance & Tactics
The team has typically employed a 4-2-3-1 formation, occasionally switching to a 3-4-2-1 when necessary. The strategy involves building from the back, using the goalkeeper as an outfield player to draw pressure before progressing forward. This allows the team to create scoring opportunities by either sending dangerous balls through the center or using full-backs to assist wingers, stretching the opponent’s defense.
Chelsea has lost just one of their last seven matches, scoring four goals in each of their last two games. However, defensively, they struggle, having kept only one clean sheet in their last eleven matches, which is a concern for their goals across all competitions.
Chelsea Team News
The traveling squad consists of 23 players, with Estevao, Levi Colwill, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Jamie Gittens left out. Anyone traveling to France is likely fit to play. A key consideration is match fitness; Garnacho is in good form but has played over 200 minutes in the past week, possibly leading to his being rested.
Santos also played a full match recently, so his pairing with Caicedo may not happen, but limited options in the midfield might require him to start.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
GK – Filip Jorgensen
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Wes Fofana
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Reece James
DM – Moises Caicedo
LW – Pedro Neto
AM – Enzo Fernandez
RW – Cole Palmer
ST – Joao Pedro