Chelsea line-ups for Newcastle as Alejandro Garnacho and Romeo Lavia agreement reached

Liam Rosenior faces some really tough decisions regarding the Chelsea line-up he chooses for Saturday evening's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge

For Chelsea, there is little time to lick their wounds after Wednesday evening's self-inflicted defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Blues looked mightily impressive for around 70-odd minutes in the French capital, going toe-to-toe with the Champions League holders on their own turf. However, a calamity from Filip Jorgensen saw PSG go 3-2 ahead and the Ligue 1 leaders scored two more in quick succession to bring a three-goal advantage to Stamford Bridge in next week's second leg.

Sandwiched in between the two games is a home match with Newcastle United on Saturday evening. While PSG have the weekend off, after their request to Ligue 1 was granted last month, Chelsea have a hugely significant match to play in their race for a Champions League finish this season.

With this being said, our Chelsea writers Bobby Vincent and Jake Stokes discuss the XI they would choose if they were in Liam Rosenior's shoes this weekend.

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Bobby Vincent

It's all eyes on the goalkeeper selection this weekend. Wednesday night would have been a very tough one for Jorgensen. Mentally, more than anything else.

If Rosenior opts with the Dane in goal again, it could give him a boost to see the head coach retains faith in him, though I would probably choose Robert Sanchez. While his performance at Arsenal left a lot to be desired, the Spaniard has been impressive for a large part of the campaign and should come back into the side.

Reece James should get a rest after completing the match in Paris, with Malo Gusto keeping his place at right-back. Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah were both not fantastic in France but should start again at Stamford Bridge.

The only chance I'd make in defence is Jorrel Hato for Marc Cucurella. The latter has just returned from a hamstring injury and after playing the full 90 at Parc des Princes, Hato, who has grown in confidence under Rosenior, is a more than adequate option to replace the Spain international.

I would like to see Romeo Lavia start on Saturday, in place of James in midfield. Andrey Santos just misses out, for me, with Moises Caicedo partnering Lavia at the base of the Chelsea midfield.

Enzo Fernandez in the No.10 role, with Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho on the right and left, respectively. Pedro Neto impressed in Paris but Garnacho's form recently has been impressive. Rosenior needs to manage his squad's minutes, this week especially.

Joao Pedro up front, no doubt about that one. Liam Delap as an option from the bench if the Blues need/want to try something a bit different in the second half in west London.

Bobby's XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

Jake Stokes

Chelsea must win this weekend's clash against Newcastle United at all costs, and I'd go so far as describing it as the biggest game of the season. Not only would a victory give the Blues a huge boost in the race for a place in the top four of the Premier League, but it would also rebuild some much-needed confidence ahead of the Champions League last-16 second-leg.So, I can't imagine Rosenior will make too many changes. Sanchez should be recalled to action, with James returning to right-back. Although Fofana should probably be rested for the game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, knowing his history with injuries, he and Chalobah will want to pick up where they left off with the Spanish shot-stopper.The Blues boss can't make too many changes, but I wouldn't be opposed to Hato starting at left-back if it means Cucurella gets some much-needed rest. If Chelsea stands any chance of beating Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, Fernandez and Caicedo must start.So, Lavia and Santos should start in the middle of the park, with Fernandez playing slightly further ahead. Up top, Palmer should remain on the right, with Garnacho replacing Neto on the left.Had Chelsea beaten the French giants, Joao Pedro would likely have been rested against the Magpies, but Rosenior now has no choice but to start the Brazilian striker. Delap really needs to find his shooting boots before the March international break.

Jake's XI: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Lavia, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Joao Pedro