Chelsea FC host FC Porto in a unbelievably vital Champions League clash. Here is the predicted Chelsea starting eleven.
The Blues ran into a brick wall the shape of a cherry on Saturday afternoon after Bournemouth nabbed a 1-0 victory from their Premier League clash. Eddie Howe’s Cherries put in a display that demonstrated more spirit than all of Chelsea’s performances this season combined as Glenn Murray nodded home a corner to give them the win.
After what appeared like a momentum-gathering three-match unbeaten run, Chelsea came crashing down to Earth. Now, all attention turns to the bright lights of the Champions League as the Blues welcome Porto in what is bound to be a tense affair.
The Bournemouth defeat heaped pressure back on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. Should he still be in charge come kick-off (you never know), he will understand that a negative result could seal his fate.
Furthermore, given that Dinamo Zagreb in all likelihood will defeat Maccabi Tel-Aviv, the visitors need to win on Wednesday night. Chelsea may only require a draw, but given their current situation and the mentality of the opposition, even that is looking like mission impossible.
Nevertheless, optimism will need to emanate from not only the fans, but the players that Mourinho picks. So let’s take a shot at predicting the Chelsea starting eleven.
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