For the second time in a week, Chelsea sees its starting lineup leaked before a match, this time ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 against PSG. The French publication Onze Mondial reported that Wesley Fofana, who cost the Blues 80 million euros in 2022, will be relegated to the bench. This news comes despite the efforts of coach Liam Rosenior, who promised last week to investigate a similar leak when the complete team for the match at the Parc des Princes was revealed by the French press hours before kickoff. "I was not aware," the coach said at the time. "I am sure we will get to the bottom of it, if that is the case." Apparently, the investigation was unsuccessful. According to Onze Mondial, Jorrel Hato is expected to partner with Trevoh Chalobah in central defense at Stamford Bridge. This change comes after Fofana was involved in the goals conceded in the first leg in Paris and also in the defeat against Newcastle over the weekend. The London defense may undergo further changes, as Malo Gusto missed Monday's training due to illness and is doubtful for the match. The rest of the team is expected to include Robert Sánchez in goal, replacing the injured Filip Jorgensen, and Marc Cucurella on the left side of the defense. In attack, João Pedro, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and Moisés Caicedo are set to start, while Pedro Neto is no longer under threat of suspension. With Reece James injured, Romeo Lavia or Andrey Santos are options for midfield. This new leak to a French media outlet deepens the mystery surrounding the source of the mole in Chelsea's locker room. The team has a considerable French contingent, including Fofana, Badiashile, and Gusto, and many players have connections to France through agents or Strasbourg, which is part of the Blues' group. It is worth noting that last year, Manchester United faced a similar situation with online accusations regarding Alejandro Garnacho — now at Chelsea — and Amad Diallo, who were pointed out as responsible for repeated leaks about the starting lineups.
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