Last season we beat them ... I do not say we won because we were better than Paris (PSG). All that is subject to the detailed matters.PARIS (AFP) - Preparing the situation is not ideal then struggled to win a complicated homework for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) when host Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League last 16.
Not a red carpet that was held, not the trumpet that is blown into the ceiling of Paris, but fierce opposition in her barrage of squad coach Laurent Blanc.
Blanc landing team will duel with Jose Mourinho's squad landing held at the Parc de Princes Stadium, Paris, Tuesday, or Wednesday morning, at 2:45 pm. The duel will be aired by SCTV.
PSG match Chelsea will counter led by referee C. Cakr it by a number called pandits will display the style of game of buying and selling of attack and defense in competition. Both teams are equally encouraged by the hope to win.
Only Blanc still struggling seek adequate solutions given the squad nicknamed Les Parisiens it can not be amplified by Lucas Moura, Yohan Cabayem and Sergei Aurier. All three players were injured, while a series of PSG squad still has not fully recovered, call it Thiago Motta, Javier Pastorem and Marquinhos.
Blues boss Jose Mourinho certainly take advantage of the gaping hole in the care of Blanc's squad. The more seasons in bloom in the Portuguese coach, because of seasonal intermittent Chelsea capable of throwing PSG, although balanced aggregate 3-3.
This momentum for Blanc, although though the opponent is not the squad nuts. Ahead of the game against Chelsea, PSG bebrmain 2-2 in a dramatic match against Caen in Ligue 1 on Saturday event. These results are certainly encouraging Blanc to overhaul the starting lineup for the match in the Champions League.
PSG captain, Silva appealed to host fans to support them. This is consistent with the expectation that proclaimed Blanc.
Brazilian defender told reporters, "This is really a fight that mencemaskab (against Caen). I really do not understand what is going on. We nonetheless perform better then some of us were injured."
"We need to be positive and is valid for the match on Tuesday. We are facing home against Chelsea. We need the full support of the host fans.
This game is really hard for us and I hope the fans support us, because we need them when facing a crucial game. We are stronger when we got the support of fans. "
Meanwhile, Chelsea are on the upper. Mourinho's squad is now seven-point lead in the Premier League standings. The Blues really are chasing three trophies, and there is hope exorbitant for The Special One was a first menajer capable of winning the Champions League with three clubs.
Comments are two coaches:
* Laurent Blanc (PSG):
"The situation that we face is far from ideal, but we still have to be patient. We spread the hope of a positive impact, which in turn strengthens the courage and spirit of the players, coaching staff and of course the fans entirely."
"I wish we had made up her mind and spirit unite, because we face a team with qualified quality. We need to be performed entirely adequate to face Chelsea."
"I think that the defense is not the only key to the game tomorrow, also applies in a big game."
"Last season Chelsea have scored in away games when we have failed to do so. That's one reason they win. Both teams strengthened a number of talented and creative. It's just that, not infrequently the opposite happened. It is precisely the team that plays defensive victory. "
* Jose Mourinho (Chelsea):
"The Champions League is often present space for the shocking events. Opportunities are available 50-50 between teams who championed the opposing team to win the trophy. At the time, for me now there are 16 teams that are fighting for the title."
"Last season we beat them. Even though we lost in Paris and able to hit back in the final minutes. I do not say we won because we were better than Paris (PSG). All that is subject to the detailed stuff. We were able to scored an away goal in the first leg and was not knocked out. "
Data and facts:
* This is the second time PSG met with Chelsea in the knockout round in the Champions League. Last year, the Blues get rid of Parisian with away goals in the final quarter Babal.
* The two teams met in the group stage in the 2004/05 season, with Chelsea winning 3-0 at the Parc des Princes and both teams performed a draw when competing at Stamford Bridge. PSG failed to qualify for Chelsea removed.
* PSG reach the knock-out round of the Champions League in three consecutive seasons. This achievement is best for this team. They were able to knock-out in the quarter-finals in two this season.
* PSG only once through to the last eight of the Champions League (four wins, three draws). They are against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in April 2014 with a score of 0-2.
* PSG are unbeaten in 32 home games in European competition (22 wins, 10 draws). This achievement is best for the French side.
* PSG also never failed in 18 home games in European competition.
* About 70 percent of goal scored by PSG in the Champions League this season is printed in the early minutes or 15 minutes before the game ended.
* Chelsea reached the Champions League knockout stages for the eleventh time in 12 seasons.
Forecast lineup:
* PSG (4-3-3):
Sirigu (goalkeeper), Van der Wiel, Silca, Quiz, Maxwell, Motta, Verratti, Matuidi, Cavani, Ibrahimovic, Lavessi
Substitute player:
Douchez, Digne, Bahebeck, Rabout, Pastore, Camara, Kampembe
Absent: Cabaye, Lucas, Aurier
* Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Courtois (goalkeeper), Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Fabregas, Matic, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Costa
Substitute player:
Cech, Cuadrado, Zouma,
Remy, Drogba, Luis, Ramires
Absent: -
The last five games:
(W: wins; L: lost; D: draw)
* PSG: D W D W W
02/14/15 Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Stade Malherbe Caen
02/11/15 Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 FC Nantes
08/02/15 Olympique Lyonnais 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain
03/02/15 Lille Métropole SC 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain
01/30/15 Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Stade Rennais
* Chelsea: W W D W L
02/11/15 Chelsea 1-0 Everton
02.07.15 Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
31/01/15 Chelsea 1-1 Manchester City
27/01/15 Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool
24/01/15 Chelsea 2-4 Bradford City
Head To Head:
04/08/14 Chelsea 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain
04/02/14 Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Chelsea
07/23/12 Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Chelsea
11/24/04 Chelsea 0-0 Paris Saint-Germain
15/09/04 Paris Saint-Germain 0-3 Chelsea
Prediction results of matches (Goal.com):
* Paris Saint-Germain 1-2 Chelsea
* Paris Saint-Germain 0-2 Chelsea
* Paris Saint-Germain 1-3 Chelsea
Prediction game results according Antaranews.com editor:
* PSG: 1
* Chelsea: 3
