Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has pointed to three of the side’s players who will pose problems for Barcelona’s defensive style in the UEFA Champions League. The pundit expects his former side to claim all three points at home against the Spanish champions in their tie. Leboeuf was a guest on OLBG, where he predicted a narrow 2-1 win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. He pointed to the high defensive line of Hansi Flick’s side as suicidal, revealing that he expects Chelsea’s pacey forwards Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto, and Joao Pedro to take full advantage. Thanks for the submission! “Being positive, 2-1 to Chelsea. I see Barcelona playing the high line and that’s insane. I mean, I don’t understand Hansi Flick and the way he plays. As a defender, I would refuse to play like that, put me on the bench, I don’t want to look like a fool. I saw the last goal they conceded over the weekend. And I say it’s impossible to play that high line when the players don’t even have sight. They’re on their own, the opponent, they’re on their own off of the pitch and they play the high line at the half of the pitch, that’s insane. With Alejandro Garnacho, with Pedro Neto, with Joao Pedro, they’re fast. It’s like Paris Saint-Germain, they kill them. Because you don’t play it like that, it’s impossible. co. uk). Enzo Maresca’s side come into the Champions League meeting on the back of eight wins and a defeat in their last ten matches across all competitions. They have also shown that they are capable of causing problems for the biggest sides, having trounced Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the FIFA Club World Cup final over the summer. Barcelona have looked shaky at times this season, with many sides taking full advantage of their high defensive line. The Spanish giants are, however, very capable in front of goal with the likes of Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, as well as fit-again Marcus Rashford and Raphinha. Barcelona star set to return to action in Chelsea tie Barcelona are prepared to welcome Marcus Rashford to action when they face Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The England international was absent for La Blaugrana as they ran out 4-0 winners against Athletic Club in LaLiga on Saturday. Rashford picked up the flu shortly after his return from international duty, leading him to miss several days of training and subsequently, the game at the Nou Camp. The 28-year-old has, however, returned to training for his side and is in line to feature against the Blues. Marcus Rashford has returned to England once this season when he scored twice against Newcastle United in the Champions League. The in-form Englishman will hope to make an impact against Chelsea, a side he has scored six times against in the past.
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“I would refuse to play” – Frank Leboeuf names 3 Chelsea stars who can ‘kill’ Barcelona as he predicts result of clash
