Birmingham beware: rested Blues are raring to go

CHELSEA coach Avram Grant believes his side will be in top condition against Birmingham today after allowing his squad the benefit of a few days complete rest.

Chelsea’s players recharged their batteries after being given time off for the first time since early December.

They face Birmingham today before the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Everton next Wednesday and the rest period could not have come at a better time for Grant’s men.