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PSG Advantage: Chelsea Faces Tough Schedule
1 Mar
Summary
- PSG successfully requested a Ligue 1 fixture postponement.
- Chelsea must play Newcastle between Champions League legs.
- PSG gains a five-day rest advantage over Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain has been granted a significant scheduling advantage over Chelsea in their upcoming Champions League round of 16 fixture. The French champions successfully lobbied for the postponement of their Ligue 1 match against Nantes, originally scheduled for March 13-15, to mid-April. This adjustment provides PSG with a crucial five-day recovery period between their home and away legs against Chelsea on March 11 and March 17, respectively.
This scheduling favor presents a considerable challenge for Chelsea. The English club is obligated to play a Premier League match against Newcastle on the Saturday between the two European encounters. This tight schedule may force Chelsea's management to rotate their squad, potentially impacting their performance in both domestic and continental competitions. Similar scheduling accommodations have been granted to PSG in previous seasons, aiding their performance in European campaigns.
