Mourinho: Blues still feeling Brazil burnout

World Cup fatigue will stop Chelsea fielding their strongest line-up for the first three matches of the new season, according to Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho: Blues still feeling Brazil burnout

The Chelsea boss will not rush his six World Cup stars, who have had precious little club preparation, back into Premier League action.

Germany’s Andre Schurrle, Brazil trio Oscar, Willian and Ramires and Belgian pair Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois have missed most of Chelsea’s pre-season after their World Cup exploits.

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