Bruised Blues bidding to vent frustrations on Zilina

CHELSEA will attempt to end their miserable run of form when they take on MSK Zilina in the Champions League tonight but they will have to do with it with little more than a reserve side.

As if manager Carlo Ancelotti does not have enough problems dealing with rumours about his future, he is beset by injuries ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea had always planned to field a young side having already qualified for the last 16; but going into the game on the back of three defeats in four Premier League matches, it is hardly ideal that so many senior players are unavailable.