Chelsea face the momentous task of overcoming a 3-1 first leg defeat against French outfit Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening. The Blues suffered a comprehensive defeat at Parc des Princes last Wednesday, creating the conditions for an enthralling return fixture.
Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea are a formidable force at Stamford Bridge and the team has the quality required to record an aggregate victory. Laurent Blanc’s side will be cautious on their travels, the Frenchman will be as aware of any how deadly the Premier League giants can be on home soil.
It’s worth bearing in mind that the Blues also have an away goal in their favour. A compact first half performance last week was ultimately undone by defensive errors during the second period. But, a short spell of momentum, the visitors were able to snatch a goal from the penalty spot.
It was Eden Hazard who buried this eventual consolation strike and it’s this man who could prove the key driving force behind any chance of progression. The Belgian ace has been linked with a move to PSG in recent months, yet his contribution could prove vital in bringing down the Ligue 1 giants.
Anything is possible in the return leg, especially when Mourinho has the talent of the 23-year-old at his disposal. The attacker has accumulated a Squawka Performance Score of 1259 - the best in the Chelsea team - and his expertise will be called upon yet again when PSG come to London.
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