“Chelsea are going so down, they will find Oil soon”, rival fans might say, taking a little dig at Chelsea’s lacklustre form.
Before the international break, Chelsea faced Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium and lost 1-0. Between now and then, the players got a two-week break, with most of the players were in their national duties. A manager like Mourinho is capable of turning it around after this kind of break.
Now the focus is onto Saturday afternoon when Chelsea square up against Norwich in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho will not make any mistake in team selection.
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea first choice goalkeeper Courtois is back training with the group as part of his ongoing rehab, but Begovic will don the gloves. Chelsea defender Ivanovic looks likely to be involved as he has recovered from a hamstring injury.
Norwich winger Redmond is expected to be fit for Chelsea match. Norwich skipper Russell Martin will start, but midfielder Matt Jarvis will be out owing to a knee injury.
PREDICTED CHELSEA LINE-UP: ( 4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper:
Aamir Begovic – The second choice goalie will continue between the woods as Courtois is not yet match-fit.
Right-back:
Branislav Ivanovic – Mourinho will surely give him first team, maybe to much displeasure of Chelsea fans.
Centre-Back:
Kurt Zouma – Zouma has been impressive when given an opportunity to play, he will start on Saturday.
Centre-Back:
John Terry – Skipper John Terry will surely start and partner young Zouma as centre-halves pair at the heart of Chelsea defense.
Left Back:
Cesar Azpilicueta- Azpilicueta will as usual take his place at the left flank.
Central midfielder:
Cesc Fabregas – After a superb display for Spain against England and an array of Mourinho praising, Mourinho backing in the midfielder, it is not a surprise that he will start in the central midfield.
Central midfielder:
Nemanja Matic – Matic will partner Fabregas in the heart of Chelsea midfield.
Right-Wing:
Willian – Recently he has been in great form.
Central attacking midfielder:
Oscar – The Brazilian is likely to be played as attacking midfielder instead of Ramires.
Left-Wing:
Eden Hazard: Amidst his off-form and transfer to Madrid talks, he picked up a minor injury during international duties, but is fit to start and will start.
Striker :
Diego Costa – No surprises here as Mourinho is likely to keep his faith in the striker who is in poor form.
