Benitez playing down player bust-up
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has played down reports of a bust-up with his players - insisting it was business as usual ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Middlesbrough.
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has played down reports of a bust-up with his players - insisting it was business as usual ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Middlesbrough.
Frank Lampard should learn tomorrow whether he will miss Chelsea's top-of-the-table showdown with Manchester United after he lasted just 15 minutes of their first serious defeat of the season.
Chelsea will be without suspended striker Didier Drogba and full-back Jose Bosingwa for the Champions League, Group D clash against Apoel Nicosia on Wednesday night.
Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce is ready to come to Jose Mourinho's aid and offer the Chelsea manager the use of one of his goalkeepers.
Cheslea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has suffered a major setback in his bid to ressurect his career after being ruled out of action for a month through injury.