Frank Leboeuf, a former Chelsea player, has predicted that three Chelsea players will defeat Barcelona in their Champions League match on Tuesday. He pointed out that Barça coach Hansi Flick’s “insane” strategy would make it easier for Chelsea to defeat them.Barca are in London this evening where they will play Premier League second placed team, Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Barca is in second place in La Liga, one point behind bitter rivals Real Madrid, while Chelsea is currently six points behind Arsenal.Nonetheless, the La Liga champions are tied for 11th place in the Champions League group stage with Chelsea in 12th. With four group games left, both Barcelona and Chelsea, who are vying for a spot in the top eight of the Group Phase, will be eager to move up the standings. Leboeuf feels confident enough to support his old team to defeat Barcelona because Chelsea has won their last eight games across all competitions.I witnessed Barça’s most recent goal conceded over the weekend. And I believe that when the players are blind, it is impossible to play that high line. “It’s crazy that they play the high line in the half of the pitch while the opposition is alone off the field. “They move quickly with Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, and Alejandro Garnacho. They slaughter them, just like Paris Saint-Germain. It’s not conceivable since you don’t play it that way. “So, that worked last season because they scored more goals than they gave up and were productive up front, but this season they’re weak, so it’s feasible
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