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Perhaps the least intriguing matchup at first glance in the Champions League round of 16 match in London, "Chelsea" will only need to preserve their solid two-goal advantage at home against the relatively modest "Kobenhavn" club. Especially since the Danish team has not yet managed to secure a victory in the knockout stage matches.
The "Blues" have only suffered one defeat at home in their last 25 Champions League matches, while the Copenhagen team has only scored seven goals throughout the tournament and averages ball possession for only 46% of the time, so expecting a sensation is difficult.
However, the visiting coach Stale Solbakken did not give up hope: "Choosing a defensive tactic with such a result would be foolish. And if we score, the opponents will start to get nervous, I can guarantee that. The most important thing is who scores first. If we do, psychology will play a big role, and no matter how well prepared the "Chelsea" team is."
In the London team, Alex will still be absent, who started training after an injury that kept him out of play since November. Meanwhile, "Kobenhavn" will be missing two defenders - the injured Mikael Antonsson and the suspended Zdenek Pospech.
"In 2008, the club missed out on the Champions League trophy by a hair and one missed penalty. You could say the cup slipped away," said "Chelsea" newcomer Fernando Torres. "I will give everything to win two trophies this season - the English championship and the Champions League."
"Chelsea" coach Carlo Ancelotti mentioned that Torres will be rested in this match, so the opportunity will most likely be given to Didier Drogba.
"Chelsea": Cech; Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Malouda; Drogba, Anelka.
"Kobenhavn": Wiland; Kvist, Zanka Jorgensen, Antonnson, Wendt; Bolanos, Claudemir, Kristensen, Vingaard; Santin, N’Doye."
