Jose Mourinho has stated that he is happy with Cesar Azpilicueta’s performances at left back for Chelsea and continued to cast doubt of the future of Ashley Cole, the Daily Star understands. The England international was again left out the Blues line-up at the weekend as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by
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Chelsea beat Swansea to keep pace with leaders
Eden Hazard’s 29th minute strike was enough to see Chelsea beat Swansea City, and secure a fifth win in seven league games for Jose Mourinho’s men. The Blues remain two points off the top of the Premier League after Arsenal moved back into first place following a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Manchester City
Ivanovic back for Arsenal clash
Branislav Ivanovic is set to return to the Chelsea line-up for this evening’s top of the table clash with Arsenal. Cesar Azpilicueta is likely to switch to left back, with Ashley Cole dropping to the bench while Michael Essien will miss the game after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in the League
Cole to miss clash against former club
Jose Mourinho has announced that Ashley Cole will be left out of the Chelsea side that will face Arsenal on Monday evening, days after he was pictured at the Gunners’ Christmas party, the Mirror understands. The Blues boss has not publicly criticised the England defender, who attended the evening with his old club on his
Cole back for League Cup quarter final
Ashley Cole is set to be recalled to the Chelsea line up for this evening’s Capital One Cup quarter final clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Branislav Ivanovic is suspended, so Cesar Azpilicueta is expected to switch to right back allowing Cole to return on the left. Manager Jose Mourinho is expected to
Cahill out of Palace clash
Chelsea will be without Gary Cahill for tomorrow afternoon’s match against Crystal Palace. The defender has a thigh problem and will not be risked against the Eagles, who have been somewhat resurgent under new manager Tony Pulis. Cesar Apilicueta will regain his spot at left back despite Ashley Cole making his first appearance in thirty-nine
Torres back for Basel clash
Fernando Torres is available for Chelsea’s Champions League Group E clash with FC Basel. The 29 year old Spain international has not featured since the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United earlier this month, but could lead the line for the visitors at St Jakob Park this evening, where a point for the Blues would seal
Chelsea ease into quarter finals
Chelsea eased into the quarter finals of the Capital One Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Jose Mourinho made ten changes to the side that beat Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, with only Gary Cahill keeping his place in the Blues’ starting eleven. Cesar Azpilicueta put
De Bruyne set to remain at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea forward Kevin De Bruyne looks likely to remain with the club next season after being given assurances from Jose Mourinho, Sky Sports understands. The 21 year old joined the Blues from Genk eighteen months ago, before being immediately sent back to the Belgian Pro League side for the remainder of the 2011/12 campaign, while