PSG Set to Attack Relentlessly Versus Chelsea: Dembele

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele has called on the Champions League champions to show no restraint in their last sixteen second leg clash with Chelsea on Tuesday.

Luis Enrique's team are anticipated to advance smoothly to the quarter finals following their dominant 5 2 victory over Chelsea in the opening leg last week.

Chelsea faltered dramatically in the final minutes in Paris, setting up a challenging mountain to climb in the return fixture at Stamford Bridge.

However, Ballon d'Or recipient Dembele insists PSG must push forward aggressively with an offensive approach instead of merely protecting their healthy advantage.

"Just as I mentioned following the first leg, our approach is to secure victory. We cannot afford to sit back defensively. Victory is essential," the French international stated to journalists on Monday.

"We must stay utterly concentrated. Chelsea possess a top tier squad, with a history of triumphs across Europe. Our mindset remains unchanged we are here to triumph."

Dembele feels PSG have gained valuable lessons from the fright they endured in the previous season's Champions League quarter finals, where they held a large cushion against Aston Villa.

During one point in the return leg, they led Unai Emery's team 5 1 on aggregate at Villa Park.

Yet Villa responded with three strikes, forcing PSG to endure a nail biting conclusion.

"We might experience some discomfort," Dembele noted. "It resembles last season, where we claimed the Champions League yet faced tough spells. Concentration is key.

"We hold a three goal buffer, but our approach stays the same. We will not adopt a defensive posture and bide our time. We intend to execute our style of play."

Luis Enrique reinforced Dembele's view that the dramatic Villa encounter ought to remind his squad that Chelsea remain a threat.

"It illustrates precisely what a football contest might unfold into," he remarked. "We readied for the Villa game in the same manner as this Chelsea tie, aiming to prevail and net goals.

"Mastering the game, dictating the tempo is crucial. Our objective is to win, though we anticipate challenging phases."

Luis Enrique affirmed that PSG would disregard the fuss over Chelsea's pre game huddle.

Official Paul Tierney found himself encircled by Liam Rosenior's squad as they formed a circle prior to the Blues' loss to Newcastle on Saturday.

Conducting the huddle in the centre circle has been viewed as discourteous to rivals, but the PSG manager commented: "I was taken aback upon witnessing it. Though I heard Liam address it with composure.

"We observe varied practices, but provided there is mutual respect and I believe Chelsea's players and personnel uphold it then no issue arises."