Another team looking for a League Cup fillip are City, whose ideal start to the Premier League season was abruptly ended by Saturday’s loss to West Ham. Christian Eriksen was on the pitch for three minutes before setting up Son for the only goal again the Eagles and so while Harry Kane struggles for goals and performances, the midfield are finally doing their bit after going missing last season.
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The Chelsea boss also underlined his desire to help the Blues retain the trophy they won last season by beating Tottenham Hotspur in the final at Wembley as they look to win their first tie.
The veteran was left on the bench at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Kurt Zouma preferred, as Chelsea claimed a much-needed 2-0 win against Arsenal.
The keeper is preparing to face Jose Mourinho’s men in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday, when the champions visit his League One outfit.
With that in mind, Mourinho is set to make changes, but will bring in experienced players rather than young prodigies.
He said: “I think this time previous year it was all guns pointing towards Manuel Pellegrini and he is now sat top of the league with a 100 per cent record”.
“It was a very good performance, a deserved victory, I’m happy with the performance and points”, Mourinho said.
Terry has been publicly backed by his manager after suggestions a rift had developed between the two due to the defender’s lack of playing time.
But the club’s all-time leading goalscorer insists Terry can continue performing at a high level for many years to come. The skipper has still dominated in the air somewhat, winning 56% of duels in the Premier League.
However, that is not to say Remy won’t be involved.
For Walsall, midfielder Isaiah Osbourne is a doubt with a knee injury.
Chelsea will be naive to underestimate their opponent, though. Furthermore, despite the Blues’ recent resurgence they will undoubtedly be optimistic upon entering the fixture, especially with an inevitably raucous home crowd behind them.
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“I don’t think opponents from the Championship, League One or League Two expect the big clubs to go and play against them without the best players”.
