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Chelsea head to Paris after a dramatic FA Cup tie that needed extra time to settle. The victory over Wrexham left the club relieved and left the Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney visibly disappointed. Next up are Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16, a test that follows a mixed run of form for Luis Enrique’s side.
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Wesley Fofana
- Issue: Thigh problem
- Target return: March 11 (Champions League first leg)
Fofana left the pitch early at Aston Villa and missed the trip to Wrexham. Staff treated his absence as cautious. The defender has tried to calm concerns publicly. Reports suggest he is close to being available.
Estevao
- Issue: Hamstring
- Target return: March 14 (vs Newcastle)
Estevao picked up the issue in training before the Burnley game. Scans followed and the initial prognosis required a brief spell on the sidelines. He has returned to individual work, which is a positive sign for a near-term comeback.
Jamie Gittens
- Issue: Hamstring tear
- Target return: March/April
Gittens exited early in the West Ham match with a hamstring injury. Medical checks revealed a muscle tear, so he faces several weeks out. Coaching staff have described the layoff as extended, though his rehabilitation is progressing.
Levi Colwill
- Issue: ACL rupture
- Target return: June 2026
Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in preseason. He is undergoing the initial stages of recovery and will be unavailable for the remainder of this campaign.
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Mykhailo Mudryk
- Reason: Doping suspension
- Availability: Unknown
Mudryk has not been in the squad since December 2024 after failing a drugs test. The club is still awaiting clarity on the timeline for his return to action.
Projected XI for the Paris clash — tactical snapshot
With both form and fitness in flux, here is a likely starting eleven and the formation expected against PSG.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Sanchez
- Defence: Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
- Midfield (double pivot): Moises Caicedo, Malo Gusto Santos
- Attacking trio: Conor Gallagher Palmer, Fernandez, Alejandro Garnacho
- Forward: Joao Pedro
The system aims to balance defensive solidity with quick transitions. Expect rotation depending on fitness and opponent match-ups.
Chelsea’s next fixtures — five upcoming matches to watch
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea | Champions League R16, first leg | Wednesday, March 11
- Chelsea vs. Newcastle | Premier League | Saturday, March 14
- Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain | Champions League R16, second leg | Tuesday, March 17
- Everton vs. Chelsea | Premier League | Saturday, March 21
- Chelsea vs. Port Vale | FA Cup 6th round | Saturday, April 5
