Chelsea don't go into their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Borussia Dortmund in good form. The preparation has been far from ideal and confidence within the fanbase is low.
Perhaps it's the most Chelsea way of approaching a European night, though. Some of their past miracles have come in the face of adversity, when least expected. Beating an in-form, high octane Dortmund side in front of 80,000 fans might be up there with some of the great nights.
That outcome will feel a long way off though with just one win in 2023 so far - coming against hapless Bournemouth - whilst a run of three draws in a row have left many frustrated with Graham Potter. Although his young team is taking shape, it's far from a well oiled Bundesliga machine.
