So what ? Chelsea have 4 or 5 players in the same boat. That is why clubs have a squad of players. Next.......
I think you'll find Chelsea's second string are rather more impressive than ours and they'll probably withdraw their players from pointless friendlies anyway.
Spain are playing Ecuador in Ecudaor the same night. Lets hope that Boyd can hack away at Cole and Lampard then.
If they do then FIFA regulations kick in for that practice. Jose has already said that he will have key players missing for our game. Also, Chelsea have re-arranged the Aston Villa game for tuesday 21st so those late back will start that game. I am quite happy to avoid Messra. Mata and Torres thankfully.
IF fit then i suspect that Cory Evans and Alex Bruce will be in the N.I. squad as they have that re-arranged WC 2014 qualifier against Russia in Belfast.
I think Evans will definitely be ruled out, he's only 50/50 to make Chelsea later in the week as it is. Alex can play for NI every week if he likes.
Yes just heard about Evans poor soul. Alex Bruce may just yet be this seasons Paul McShane is proving everyone wrong ? twt.
He's withdrawn, but the injury isn't believed to be bad enough to keep him out of the Chelsea match. For now, that is...