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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc Des Princes (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Rosenior said that Jamie Gittens "is back," despite not being named in the travelling group. He added that Levi Colwill is back in "modified training".
- Rosenior said he watched the Club World Cup final between the two sides in July, but admitted Chelsea's victory in that game has little relevance for tomorrow's match. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto echoed these thoughts when asked a similar question.
- On tomorrow's opponents, who he coached against when he was at Strasbourg: "They were so good last year. I was admiring the football they were playing. They have world class players and a world class manager and I expect a difficult challenge tactically, physically and technically – but we have world class players too. It should be a great game for the neutral. We have to remember it's a two-legged game and we have discipline for that aspect."
- Rosenior gave no indication as to who will be starting in goal for Wednesday's match, adding: "Every position is a difficult position. We have a fantastic squad, and even decisions on who will be on the bench is difficult. The goalkeeper is no different to an outfield decision; I will pick who I think is right for every game."
- He was asked what he has learnt from his first few months in West London: "It has been mentioned that I am confident as a person, and I am even more confident now than when I arrived, and that is down to what the players have given me in that time. I think it's a nice fit."
- The two sides boast some of the youngest squads in the competition, but Rosenior says the age of his players "doesn't matter," adding: "I just like working with good players. Younger players have a higher ceiling and I think that is why I'm here. I love working with this group, regardless of age. Not only their quality and ability, their temperament and want to improve and learn, it is a joy working with them every day."
