Champions League
Mar 17, 2026 8.00pm
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  • Josh Acheampong 46' yellowcard
  • Liam Delap 59' yellowcard
  • Alejandro Garnacho 59' yellowcard
  • Alejandro Garnacho 60' yellowcard
  • Roméo Lavia 60' yellowcard
  • Tosin Adarabioyo 71' yellowcard
  • goal Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 6'
  • goal Bradley Barcola 14'
  • yellowcard Senny Mayulu 45'
  • yellowcard Senny Mayulu 46'
  • yellowcard Désiré Doué 59'
  • goal Senny Mayulu 62'
  • yellowcard Lucas Hernández 66'
  • yellowcard Gonçalo Ramos 66'
  • yellowcard Kang-in Lee 73'

Chelsea lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Champions League second leg amid Pedro Neto investigation

Neto or Net-no? Predicted Chelsea XI vs. PSG

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior could be without both of his first-choice right-backs for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg with Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge.

On Monday afternoon, the Blues boss confirmed the devastating news that captain Reece James could be missing for a few weeks, as the luckless captain has sustained a new hamstring problem.

To make matters worse, Malo Gusto was unable to train on Monday due to illness and is also a doubt for the return fixture, in which the Blues must try to overturn a 5-2 deficit.

As a result, 19-year-old Josh Acheampong may be required to deputise at right-back, where he would have the unenviable job of keeping either Bradley Barcola or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia quiet.

James partnered Moises Caicedo in midfield for the seven-goal spectacular in Paris, but Enzo Fernandez should now drop into a deeper role, unless Andrey Santos is considered for selection.

However, Fernandez could be given licence to partner Caicedo thanks to Estevao Willian's recovery from a hamstring injury, allowing Cole Palmer to take up number 10 duties.

Pedro Neto has avoided a suspension for pushing a ball boy in the first leg too, so expect the Portuguese to hold his spot on the left wing.

Chelsea possible starting lineup:

Sanchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Pedro

> Click here to see how PSG could line up for the second leg

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