Chelsea set for PSG first leg as Colwill misses out
Chelsea name a 23-man squad for PSG, with Levi Colwill and Estêvão out injured. The first leg of the last 16 at the Parc des Princes kicks off at 9 pm CET.
Julien Laurens backs Chelsea to beat PSG, citing the Blues’ midfield physicality with Caicedo, James and Enzo against PSG’s issues and a dip in intensity from Hakimi and Dembélé.
West Ham would consider a permanent Disasi deal, but not near £38.8m. Rosenior weighs Sánchez vs Jorgensen for PSG. Colwill and Estêvão are stepping up towards training involvement.
French press tip PSG to start Barcola, Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia, with Neves, Vitinha and Zaïre‑Emery in midfield, and a back four of Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho and Mendes ahead of Safonov. Doué is likely on the bench for the Chelsea clash.
David Luiz recalls celebrating a PSG goal at Stamford Bridge in 2015 despite a vow, later returning to Chelsea in 2016 to win the Premier League under Conte.
Chelsea-bound Geovany Quenda is in London rehabbing and improving his English to settle quickly alongside Estêvão. The club want him to rebuild muscle after metatarsal surgery.
ESPN claim ex‑Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is on Real Madrid’s shortlist to replace Xabi Alonso, with Unai Emery, Jürgen Klopp and Max Allegri also options.
Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson earned praise in Germany after a goal and assist for Bayern vs Atalanta, with reports noting improved hold-up play and a strong performance despite earlier struggles.
Rosenior says Jamie Gittens is back in training and Levi Colwill is in modified work before PSG. Estêvão remains sidelined, with winger minutes up for grabs in upcoming games.
Rosenior says last year’s 3-0 Club World Cup win over PSG ‘has little relevance’. He praises Luis Enrique’s side, stresses two-leg discipline, confirms Colwill training and Gittens available, and keeps the goalkeeper call open.
Report links Arsenal with ex‑Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger on a potential free from Real Madrid, citing his Premier League experience and leadership.
Predicted 4-2-3-1: Sánchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Caicedo, Palmer, Enzo, Neto, João Pedro. Colwill and Gittens updates noted, Estêvão doubtful, with emphasis on midfield battles and PSG threats.
