Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Preview: Chelsea - Rubin Kazan

Rafa Benitez's side face the Russian outfit at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of its Europa League quarterfinal in a heavily congested fixture schedule
Rafa Benitez is set to make a number of changes to the side which knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup on Monday.


Defender Ashley Cole (hamstring) was forced off in the first half of that match and will be out for at least two weeks, so Ryan Bertrand is set to replace him again. Gary Cahill (knee) is a doubt so John Terry is likely to return in defense alongside Luiz.


Fernando Torres should return in attack with Demba Ba cup-tied in the Europa League. The attacking trio of Oscar, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard could be rotated.
Rubin Kazan boss Kurban Berdyev has a full squad to choose from. The Russian is likely to recall Bribas Natkho back to the starting line-up after the Israel international impressed for his nation last week.

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