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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Robert O'Connor

Chelsea could move infamous centre-circle huddle for PSG match

Chelsea Paris Saint-Germain Liam Rosenior
  • Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is yet to decide if the team's pre-match huddle will be repeated for their Champions League match against Paris St Germain.
  • The huddle caused a stir before Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle when referee Paul Tierney became inadvertently trapped within the players' circle.
  • Rosenior stated the huddle is intended to show unity, not to intimidate, and aims to avoid further 'noise' ahead of the crucial game.
  • Chelsea faces a challenging task, needing to overcome a 5-2 deficit from the first leg against PSG in the Champions League last-16.
  • Reece James is sidelined with a hamstring injury, potentially for several weeks, and Malo Gusto is also a doubt due to illness for the upcoming match.

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Chelsea to make ‘decision’ on pre-match huddle after farcical referee debacle

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