It is an all-important second leg fixture at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night between Chelsea and Real Madrid with a spot in the final of the UEFA Champions League up for grabs.
The Blues were triumphant in their recent outing in Premier League football against Fulham as a brace from Kai Havertz ensured a comfortable win for Thomas Tuchel’s men who look all set to claim the fourth and final spot towards next season’s Champions League qualification.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side against FC Porto-
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Eduoard Mendy was in great form between the sticks in the win over Fulham and looks all but ready to don the No.1 colours for the Blues in the time to come under Thomas Tuchel.
As Antonio Rudiger remains injured, it could be yet another outing for Kurt Zouma in the three-man backline for Chelsea alongside Thiago Silva and Andres Christensen.
Jorginho and N’Golo Kante should both return to their usual spots in the centre of the park after being rested for the weekend fixture at the Bridge which means Mason Mount is likely to take a more advanced role up top on the pitch.
Kai Havertz is likely to displace Timo Werner in the central striking role after his influential two-goal showing against Fulham.
