Rafael (hamstring) is out for up to 4weeks, with Nani (groin), Ashley Young (ankle) and Javier Hernandez (hamstring) also expected not to be involved. Source is the Sky Sports App.
Nani usually plays well against us and don't start me on little pea so it's good knowing they won't be involved. Particularly Chicarito.
Doubts for tonight (United)
posted on 26/8/13
still the danger of RVP though, plus Rooney will likely be looking to impress
still worried about the defense, Cahill and Terry against RVP
posted on 26/8/13
No Hernandez. Phew.
posted on 26/8/13
get ramires to man mark rvp he can run all day and is quicker than rvp good tackler too
posted on 26/8/13
Will luiz be fit enough for us ?
posted on 26/8/13
Any side will be a danger with RVP in it, the guy is a beast and loves playing against us.
I'd like to think we have more than enough players that can hurt United too though. Can see it being a high scoring draw.
posted on 26/8/13
even if Luiz was fit, quite a baptism of fire starting the season at OT
maintained throughout the summer we needed a CB almost as much as a striker
posted on 26/8/13
RVP who
posted on 26/8/13
Luiz is a doubt with a hamstring injury, expected to be fit for Friday though
posted on 26/8/13
I can't see Luiz playing which is a shame cause he usually makes an impact when we play United.
Did anyone see the JY interview on SkySports, again Terry empahsised that Luiz has a massive future at Chelsea...........I don't know if he said that because Barca are sniffing, but this is the 2nd time he has publically sung Luiz's praises.
posted on 26/8/13
John Terry is always full of praise he is a nice fella, Just got scooped haha