Chelsea take on Barcelona at the FedEx Field in Maryland on Wednesday morning, as the Premier League champions continue their pre-season tour of the States with another of the summer’s blockbuster clashes.
The Blues got over their shock defeat to New York Red Bulls in their first fixture in beating Paris Saint-Germain on penalties – and will now be looking to do the same over Luis Enrique’s side.
Here’s how we think Jose Mourinho will line up his Chelsea team…
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GK – Thibaut Courtois
New arrival Asmir Begovic has started both of Chelsea’s pre-season games, and it could now be time for penalty-hero Courtois to have his chance from the first minute.
LB – Cesar Azpilicueta
Is there a better left-back in England?
CB – John Terry
Mourinho will want his captain in best shape ahead of the new season, and the 34-year-old will have his work cut out against Luis Suarez.
CB – Gary Cahill
The England international will need to be on top form this summer to keep Kurt Zouma at bay.
RB – Branislav Ivanovic
A sure started for the Blues – even in a pre-season friendly.
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