It’s the biggest game of Chelsea’s season. At least so far. Overcome Borussia Dortmund this evening at Stamford Bridge and there will be a Champions League quarter-final to look forward to. Fail to do so and the campaign is effectively over.
Graham Potter’s position would come under further scrutiny, too. Saturday’s Premier League victory over Leeds United - Chelsea’s first since January 15 - was important to lift the mood but was ultimately not season-altering. The pressure very much remains on.
“We have to play well, be positive, Potter explained at his pre-match press conference yesterday. “It’s a special occasion for us in front of our supporters, to try to get into the last eight of the Champions League. We’ve had some games where we could’ve scored more than one, that’s for sure, and we need that performance tomorrow night. It’s that simple.“
