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Chelsea boss confident of Champions League progression despite Paris Saint-Germain loss
GUUS HIDDINK believes Chelsea have a good chance of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals after John Obi Mikel's away goal in the loss at Paris Saint-Germain.
Guus Hiddink remains confident Chelsea can reach Champions League quarter finals
A rare strike from Mikel cancelled out Zlatan Ibrahimovic's opener before substitute Edinson Cavani earned a 2-1 last-16 first-leg win for the hosts at Parc des Princes.
Away goals have separated these sides in the Champions League in each of the last two seasons - Chelsea won in the quarter-finals in 2014 and lost a year later at the last-16 stage.
And interim manager Hiddink, who replaced Jose Mourinho in December, is optimistic Chelsea's position is favourable ahead of the next month's second leg at Stamford Bridge.
"I'm never happy with a loss but it's not a dramatic loss," said the Dutchman, who saw his 11-game unbeaten run end.
"I think it's 50-50 still. You have to consider it's a two-leg game. Scoring away is always good."
Edinson Cavani scored PSG's winner against Chelsea
John Obi Mikel equalised for Chelsea after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's opener
John Terry missed the trip to Paris and may have to wait for his 700th Chelsea appearance as he is a doubt for Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Manchester City.
And Hiddink will not rush the captain back, adding: "We'll see. We must be careful. We must not go into a situation where he will drop back into a longer period of injury."