Man City game too soon for Alex return

Fernando Torres, David Luiz, Michael Essien and Florent Malouda are all likely to start Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League game against Manchester City on Sunday.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011 - 14:34

Fernando Torres, David Luiz, Michael Essien and Florent Malouda are all likely to start Chelsea’s Barclays Premier League game against Manchester City on Sunday.

The quartet either came off the bench or were not involved in Wednesday night’s Champions League last-16 second leg against FC Copenhagen.

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