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Goals or bust as Guus Hiddink plays Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka
Simon Johnson6 May 2009
Guus Hiddink is set to go for broke against Barcelona tonight and play both Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka from the start.
The Chelsea boss has decided attack is the best form of defence against the Catalans in the Champions League semi-final, second leg at Stamford Bridge.
The tie is on a knife edge after last week's goalless draw at the Nou Camp and Hiddink is expected to play Anelka on the right with Drogba in the middle.
The pair combined well together in the 3-1 win against Fulham last Saturday and did enough to convince Hiddink to unleash them against Barcelona.
It means there is no place in the side for John Obi Mikel, who was part of the defensive rearguard that worked so well in the first leg.
Michael Essien is now set to play with Michael Ballack as holding midfielders with Frank Lampard further forward.
Ashley Cole will come into the team after being suspended last week while Jose Bosingwa switches to right-back.
Reader views (4)
CHELSEA ARE THE BEST FOOTBALL CLUB IN THE WORLD AND I STILL LIKE THEM WHEN THEY LOST TO BARCELONA
- Mustafa, LONDON, 07/05/2009 09:49
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HAHAHAHAH Cheslea sucks! :DD
- Tom, London, 07/05/2009 07:59
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Good tatics
When Opposition dont have regeler Centre backs , its better to play 2 CF....
- Stiju, India, 06/05/2009 17:46
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Great! This means Chelsea won't be playing a defensive game and will allow us to play... And when Barca plays... No one can stop them! Chelsea will be taught a masterclass in football tonight!!!!
- Alex, London, 06/05/2009 17:18
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