There have been constant rumours this summer that Ricardo Carvalho was going to be purchased by Real Madrid and be reunited with his old boss Jose Mourinho, and that Yuri Zhirkov was going to return to Rusiia with Zenit St Petersburg, but both clubs have admitted that there is no chance now of either move happening.
Chelsea moved a step nearer to the Premiership title with a typically hard-fought game against the tough-tackling northeners Bolton.
Chelsea were guilty of missing many chances before a brilliant cross from Drogba found Anelka in the box to give them a well-deserved lead.
The Chelsea defender Yuri Zhirkov has never played at Old Trafford before, but is looking forward to playing against an old adversary from the Russian League, Nemanja Vidic. He remembers always winning against his team, so he is looking forward to carrying on his record again today.
He also believes that Man Utd v Chelsea is one of the biggest games in the world.
The Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told the press that he will be making changes for tonights game against Porto.
With a massive game against Arsenal coming up at the Emirates this Sunday, he will be playing some fringe players in this not-so-important match tonight.
It is about time we will finally see the “marquee signing” Yuri Zhirkov finally start a game for the Blues, although i will believe it when i see it!
Chelsea have finally got some good news on the injury front with both John Terry and Ashley Cole making quick recoveries from their respective injuries.
Ashley Cole was originally thought to be out for around six weeks with a fractured tibia, but having come through a few training sessions he is now considered ready to play.
Chelsea’s marquee signing Yuri Zhirkov is still in the dark as to when he can finally make his full debut for the Blues, and admits that no-one really knows what is causing the ongoing knee problems he has suffered with since his arrival.
“The English doctors see my problems as a reaction of the body to drastic changes — in the climate, lifestyle, training work and in everything else. And no one can tell me what the medical predictions of my rehabilitation are.
Ray left in charge
‘We have a couple of knocks and bumps and bruises but on the whole we are not too bad. Bosingwa will be out, Zhirkov will be out and John Obi Mikel probably just won’t make this one but we are getting there and should have a fully fit squad within a couple of weeks,’ he said.
Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins has revealed that Joe Cole will be making his season debut tonight in the position that he has always craved. As the front man of Carlo Ancelotti’s diamond system, just behind the two strikers, Cole will have the “fantasy” role that has always been his dream.
The Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti will soon have a headache if Joe Cole and Yuri Zhirkov come through unscathed after their first game of the season tonight against QPR.
Chelsea have had a flying start to the season with seven wins in a row, and now Carlo Ancelotti will have two more World class players available for selection.
Chelsea host Tottenham in which looks like their hardest fixture so far this season. The Blues have won five out of five this season, and have a great home record against the Lilywhites, but the games are always hard-fought, exciting games. I’ll never forget the 4-4 draw that we were all treated to the season before last.
