PSG vs Chelsea: the official lineups are in

11.03.26 FT Champions League

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PSG hosts Chelsea this Wednesday evening for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Here are the lineups.

For this highly anticipated clash, Luis Enrique will be without Fabian Ruiz and Ndjantou, both sidelined due to injury. However, João Neves and Dembélé, who had been out recently, are back and will even start the match on the pitch.

On the other side, Liam Rosenior must cope without Colwill, Gittens, and Estêvão, all injured. Essugo is not registered on the UEFA list. The official starting XIs for both teams:

PSG: Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos (c), Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves – Barcola, Dembélé, Doué.

Chelsea: Jorgensen – Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella – James (c), Caicedo – Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto – João Pedro.

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