Di Matteo considers Bertrand gamble with youngster poised for Champions League debut.
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Roberto Di Matteo is considering giving Ryan Bertrand his European debut in Saturday’s final. Bertrand, a left back, has never even been a substitute in the competition but has been on the left wing in training all week as Di Matteo drilled his probable team.
Chelsea’s interim boss has previously used Ramires on the left to shackle full backs Dani Alves of Barcelona and Napoli’s Christian Maggio. Philipp Lahm is Bayern’s threat from right back and, with Ramires suspended, Di Matteo will need his wide players to track back and defend against Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.
Bertrand was moved from left back to left wing when Florent Malouda injured a hamstring in the first half against Blackburn on Sunday. Malouda was taken out of training early on Friday before working on his own with a physio, leaving Di Matteo to decide if the 22-year-old Bertrand is ready for the big occasion.