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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Angry PSG manager Laurent Blanc hopes striker does not repeat shirtless 'tattooed' celebration against Chelsea

The gesture was charitable rewarded by a yellow card

Tuesday 17 February 2015 18:33 GMT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's celebration was to raise awareness for those starving (Zlatan Ibrahimovic)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have won many new fans for his charitable "tattooed" celebration on Saturday, but his manager at PSG, Laurent Blanc, was not impressed.

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The Swedish striker said that he removed his shirt and displayed temporary tattoos of the names of 50 people starving in an effort to draw attention to the United Nations' World Food Programme after scoring in the second minute against Caen in the 2-2 draw on Saturday.

The PSG coach Laurent Blanc (AFP/Getty Images)

However, he was booked for the celebration, and Blanc said that he hopes Ibrahimovic does not take his shirt off against Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 tie in in Paris tonight and cost them another yellow card. The mercurial striker would of course miss the second leg at Stamford Bridge on 11 March if he receives another one in the game and is sent off.

"I was aware of his commitment to the foundation, but personally I didn't know that he'd had several names tattooed on him," Blanc said ahead of the Chelsea match.

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PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

GK: Thibaut Courtois

This isn't even a selection between the PSG and Chelsea goalkeepers - it's a selection between the Chelsea No 1 and No 2. PSG would agree as they have courted both to replace Salvatore Sirigu in recent months. Jose Mourinho has handed the gloves back to the Belgian, who has recovered from a shaky spell last month - Courtois was the reason Chelsea won at Upton Park.

PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

RB: Branislav Ivanovic

The Serbian is the best at his position in the Premier League and one could make a convincing argument that he is the best right-back in world football, although he made some uncharacteristic errors at West Ham. Rarely beaten, he also carries a good attacking threat as a crosser and from set-pieces. Gregory van der Wiel is pretty much a winger playing in defence, he relies way too much on his pace to get him out of trouble - Eden Hazard will be looking forward to facing him again.

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PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

CB: Thiago Silva

The Brazil captain, named to the Uefa Team of the Year, is one of the premier defenders in world football; Brazil would not have lost to Germany 7-1 in the World Cup with him in the side. Gary Cahill has been back to his old spell after being dropped a month ago, but isn't a patch on Silva.

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PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

CB: John Terry

David Luiz may come with the £50million price-tag but Chelsea fans will know his (and John Terry's) true value as a centre-back. This is an easy decision, Luiz may look Hollywood when he blazes about the pitch, but he's not a good defender. Chelsea were laughing all the way to the bank in the summer.

PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

LB: Cesar Azpilicueta

The Spaniard has looked slightly ragged in recent weeks but he remains one of the best full-backs in world football. Maxwell, now 33, is serviceable but will be one of the players Chelsea will look to expose.

PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

CM: Nemanja Matic

Thiago Motta is back from injury but he is a level below the giant Serbian, who returns from suspension after his altercation with Ashley Barnes. Matic has been critical to Chelsea's title and European push this season and Jose Mourinho will expect another big game from him.

PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

CM: Blaise Matuidi

The energetic midfielder is absolutely key for Laurent Blanc's team, tasked with the job of stifling Cesc Fabregas. Matuidi, who drives the team forward, was hugely impressive in Paris and edges in front of Ramires, who could perform a similar job at Stamford Bridge. He will have his work cut out by the Spaniard, however.

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PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

CM: Cesc Fabregas

The Spanish maestro has not been as good as he was earlier in the season with a heavy work load seemingly catching up. But he is better than anything PSG are able to field in the middle. Marco Verratti is an exciting young player but has a long way to go to reach Fabregas' level.

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PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

RW: Javier Pastore

The Argentina winger was unable to start in the first leg as he was carrying a slight injury but he is fit and firing now. PSG have won three and drawn one of their last four since his return, with Pastore scoring once and adding two assists. Willian's energy and work rate is crucial to the way Chelsea play, but he has just eight goals and eight assists since joining the club.

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PSG vs Chelsea - combined XI

LW: Eden Hazard

An easy choice and one that both managers would surely agree on. PSG are huge admirers of the Belgian winger and have constantly been linked with him in the last couple of seasons. Edinson Cavani is a hugely talented player but has to play out of position to accommodate Ibrahimovic.

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ST: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

A tough decision picking the Swede over Diego Costa, who himself has enjoyed a stellar season. In real life neither club would swap their striker for the other, but Zlatan nudges slightly ahead on current form - Costa hasn't scored since 17 January.

"If it was to show his tattoos then it worked because it made the front page of every website in the world, so in that sense it was very successful for him and for the foundation. But it cost us a yellow card."

Ibrahimovic had the names of people starving temporarily tattooed on his body (GETTY IMAGES)

Blanc added: "Imagine if the game had become more heated and that he'd got a second yellow card. The game would have been over for us.

"I don't know if taking his shirt off was a good thing. I hope he won't take his shirt off if he scores tomorrow because he will get another yellow card. So it's something to ponder."

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