The blues travel to Allianz Arena for the second leg of round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich.
Chelsea needs to put up a miracle against Bayern if they want to keep their Champions League quarterfinal hopes alive.
Chelsea lost 3-0 in March at Stamford Bridge against the Bavarians. They need to have their best performance of this season to make up the 3- 0 deficit
PLAYERS TO MISS OUT
Chelsea:
Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpelicueta, Pedro and Christian Pulisic are set to miss the clash after picking up hamstring injuries in the FA Cup final against Arsenal.
Marcos Alonso will also miss out the clash due to suspension.
Bayern:
Rummenigge confirmed that Benjamin Pavard is set to miss the clash.
Kingsley Coman is also doubtful and may miss out.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
BAYERN MUNICH
Robert Lewandowski:
The Polish target men scored 11 goals in his 6 Champions League appearances and is on a devastating form. Chelsea have to work hard to stop him or else the margin could increase.
Serge Gnabry
The German forward has scored 6 goals in his 6 champions league appearances. He played an instrumental role in Bayern's 3 - 0 victory against Chelsea by scoring two goals. He would be a constant threat to Chelsea's fragile defence.
CHELSEA FC
Mason Mount:
The young Englishmen made 7 champions League
appearances for Chelsea this season under Lampard. Chelsea fans have to
rely on the dynamic duo of Abraham' and Mount to keep their Champions
League hopes alive.
Mateo Kovacic
The Croatian midfielder appeared 7 times for
Chelsea this season, scoring once. Chelsea would heavily rely on him to
gain control over midfield.
Match Preview:
Chelsea's chances of qualifying for Champions League quarterfinals is bleak now. Bayern is outstanding this season and it seems that they would run away with it.
Maybe an early goal for Chelsea or a red card for Bayern in the early stages of game may lighten up their hopes.
Something unconventional has to happen or Bayern will seal the tie in favour of them.
Bayern might take up an attacking approach from the early minute. They should be confident as they are 3-0 up and will play on their home turf. A goal for them means Chelsea would have to score 4 goals.
On the other hand , Chelsea might take up a defensive approach in the first few minutes to settle themselves up and then might push for goals.
There is a phrase 'nothing is impossible'. The tie is still open!
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