I do not know what the background of the decision this time Roberto Di Matteo
Italian coach decided not to put the name of Juan Mata and John Obi Mikel when Chelsea meet Manchester United for the second time in four days in the event the Capital One Cup, Thursday (1/11) local time at Stamford Bridge.
The decision could have been due to the tight schedule that must be followed Chelsea during winter. In addition both the name of the player under the spotlight for having alleged victim racist referee Mark Calttenburg who led the fight last weekend in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the Blues certainly lose Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic, who received a red card last weekend, and John Terry is still undergoing sanctions for cases of racism. Besides Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard ruled out through injury.
"It is certainly a difficult situation," said Di Matteo in the club's official website. "It is also our fourth game in 10 days and everything was a big game, so we were looking for a way to freshen up the team, and also put some young players."
"We always talk about development and give young players a chance so this game is a good opportunity for some of them."
Juan Mata Ready Reply Manchester United in the League Cup
Juan Mata admits defeat
Manchester United final
last week was very painful.
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata
insists his team is ready
avenge defeat
painful of Manchester
United last weekend in
Premier League match continued.
As you know, Chelsea
and United will return
meet at Stamford Bridge earlier
day (01/11), and this time
in the League Cup.
"Of course, we were disappointed with the
we accept defeat, "
said Mata.
"It was a match that
is very important to us,
ranked first and second,
we really want to win
match for
the distance on the board
up. "
"But football continues to run,
no time to look into
back. "
"We came back to face
United, at Stamford Bridge again,
and I hope we can
victory and
forget the defeat. "
Opponents United, Chelsea and Mikel Will Keep Eye
Chelsea are likely to rest John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata against Manchester United. Coach Roberto Di Matteo even ready to rotate his squad for the clash.
After a controversial 2-3 defeat in the Premier League stage, Chelsea met United. This time, Thursday (01/11), ajangnya is Capital One Cup fourth round. In addition because of the tight schedule, Di Matteo also consider the emotional state of the two players, it is believed Chelsea racially abused by the referee in the previous clash contra United at Stamford Bridge.
"The situation is complicated," said Di Matteo, Chelsea's official website.
"This is our fourth game in 10 days, and everything is a tough game. So, we intend to maintain fitness team and to provide the opportunity for some young players," he added.
As Chelsea, United also going down to the second tier power as when they beat Newcastle 2-1 in round three.
"Let's wait their teamsheet (United). I think not much different. As against Manchester United, no matter what the competition, the game is always great," said Di Matteo.
Besides Mata and Mikel, Ashley Cole seems to also be saved. Those who will miss is Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanovic due to a red card in the weekend and Frank Lampard through injury....
