Chelsea could move infamous centre-circle huddle for PSG match

FootballSports
17 Mar 2026 • 5:04 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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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