SM
Greece vs. England: 3 hrs 42 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
MC
Premier League
Feb 24, 2013 at 1.30pm UK
 
CL

2-0

Touré (63'), Tevez (85')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Rafael Benitez admits fixtures have taken their toll on Chelsea

:Headline: Rafael Benitez admits fixtures have taken their toll on Chelsea: ID:70951: from db_amp
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reveals hectic fixture list has taken its toll on his squad.

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has revealed the number of games his side have played this season is starting is taking its toll on the squad.

The Blues have played more fixtures than other club in Europe due to their commitments in the Premier League, cup competitions and forays in European competitions.

"After every game we see how the players feel, we have all the statistics about the amount of ground covered, but you also have to speak to the player and see how they feel," Benitez told the club's official website.

"Sometimes you have players who you don't want to change because they are a key part of your offensive game. Some players you can change if you have someone in the same position at a similar level, but it depends on the game."

Chelsea take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday just days after securing their place in the last 16 of the Europa League.

amp_article__70951 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2013-02-24 15:20:19:
html db last update - 2013-02-24 15:20:19 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Rafael Benitez

Click here for more stories about Chelsea

Share this article now:
Read more about Rafael Benitez Football
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .