Bertrand a surprise inclusion for Chelsea

Ryan Bertrand has been pitched into the biggest game of his life tonight as the 22-year-old starts for Chelsea in their Champions League final clash with Bayern Munich.

Bertrand a surprise inclusion for Chelsea
Sat, 19 May, 2012 - 19:23

Ryan Bertrand has been pitched into the biggest game of his life tonight as the 22-year-old starts for Chelsea in their Champions League final clash with Bayern Munich.

With four players suspended, manager Roberto Di Matteo has overlooked Florent Malouda and Michael Essien and instead elected to play Bertrand on the left flank, in front of Ashley Cole.

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