Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he would take the 'risk' striker Diego Costa decrease since the beginning of the match against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.
"There is a risk, but yes he will play," Mourinho said Costa, who has scored eight goals in seven Premier League matches and League Cup so far.
"Hopefully everything goes well. Match was important for us."
Chelsea scored seeks first win after being held 1-1 by Schalke in the first leg at Stamford Bridge on last September 17.
However, ammunition 'The Blues' threatened not capable considering Diego Costa, 25 years old, were injured in the game against Schalke.
Loic Remy became the only player in the Costa substitute Didier Drogba Chelsea team after also suffering an ankle injury.
"Drogba does not play for a couple of weeks," added Mourinho.
Gait Nani
On the other hand, is predicted to be playing violent Sporting against Chelsea in order to obtain the full three points.
In the previous game, the Portuguese side were held 1-1 against clubs Slovenia, Maribor. Nani, on loan from Manchester United, while the instrumental scoring for Sporting mere puppet.
27-year-old player is expected to be handed down against Chelsea.
"Chelsea is a big challenge. However with a good attitude and commitment, we will be able to overcome the problem and probably will get points," said coach Sporting Lisbon, Marco Silva.
Source: BBC
0 comments:
Post a Comment