WINNING in opposition to Leeds was a small step in the precise route for Chelsea.
However victory over Borussia Dortmund would really feel like an infinite leap for Graham Potter and his beleaguered Blues.
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Chelsea welcome Jude Bellingham and Dortmund to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with a 1-0 deficit to overturn from the primary leg.
In a lift to Potter and Co, Karim Adeyemi, the scorer in Dortmund, stays an damage doubt for the sport.
The Blues may even be buoyed by Wesley Fofana’s 53rd minute winner on Saturday that sealed a primary three factors since January.
Nonetheless, objectives stay an issue.
Fofana’s effort was simply the SEVENTH time the Blues have netted in all competitions since November 6.
Dortmund alternatively are a successful machine.
Edin Terzic’s facet have gained 11 out of 11 video games in 2023, scoring 30 objectives within the course of.
Stopping Dortmund will not be simple, however the inexperienced shoots from Saturday’s win over Leeds will give the Blues perception of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals.
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The Blues had been unfortunate to not rating at the least as soon as in Dortmund final month.
And so they know that, realistically, their solely likelihood of enjoying within the competitors subsequent season might be successful it this marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, the necessity to exit on the entrance foot might go away Potter’s facet susceptible on the counter-attack, and an early Dortmund purpose would depart them with a mountain to climb.
What’s their type like?
Chelsea’s win over Leeds was only a third victory in 16 video games.
Then again Borussia Dortmund have been faultless in 2023, successful 11 out of 11 in all competitions.
What’s the staff information and any accidents to fret about?
Reece James is ready to return after lacking the weekend’s win over Leeds.
N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic have additionally taken half in coaching forward of the match.
Mason Mount is suspended after selecting up three yellow playing cards within the competitors, whereas Thiago Silva stays out with a knee damage.
In the meantime Dortmund could possibly be with out goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who was injured within the warm-up in opposition to RB Leipzig on the weekend.
Adeyemi can be a doubt, as is Donyell Malen, whereas Youssoufa Moukoko, Julien Duranville and Mateu Morey all sidelined.
Who would be the star males?
This sport might come all the way down to the midfield battle between two of the world’s prime abilities.
The tussle between Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez in the course of the park is poised to be an enchanting watch.
And whoever comes out on prime might drag their respective groups to victory within the course of.
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What have the managers mentioned?
Potter is trying ahead to unleashing winger Raheem Sterling in opposition to Dortmund on Tuesday.
The boss advised membership media: “Raheem’s goalscoring report within the Champions League speaks for itself.
“He is an skilled, confirmed campaigner in that competitors and we’re trying ahead to having him on the pitch on Tuesday, hopefully having fun with his soccer and contributing to us successful and going by way of.”
SunSport prediction
Do not be fooled by the latest type, Chelsea might have earned at the least a draw within the first-leg final month.
And Saturday’s win over Leeds will kick them into gear for this enormous conflict – however it will not be simple.
Dwelling benefit will see the Blues progress, however do not be stunned if this sport goes the space.
Prediction: 2-0 Chelsea (after additional time)
When is Chelsea vs Dortmund?
- Chelsea’s crunch Champions League second leg tie in opposition to Borussia Dortmund will happen on TONIGHT – Tuesday, March 7.
- It’s scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time.
- Stamford Bridge will play host to the match.
- Dortmund ran out 1-0 winners within the reverse fixture.
What TV channel is it on and might or not it’s dwell streamed?
- Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund might be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 within the UK.
- Protection is ready to start from 7pm UK time – a complete hour earlier than kick-off.
- Subscription members of BT Sport can stream all the motion dwell by way of the BT Sport web site or BT Sport app.
- Alternatively, SunSport’s dwell weblog could have minute-by-minute protection of the match.
What are the percentages?
- Chelsea to win 17/20
- Draw 5/2
- Dortmund to win 16/5
To qualify
- Chelsea 1/1
- Dortmund 8/11
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are right at time of publication
