Misfiring Torres keeps place ahead of Drogba

Carlo Ancelotti has gambled Chelsea’s Champions League future – and possibly his own – on Fernando Torres in tonight’s must-win quarter-final second leg at Manchester United.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2011 - 20:10

Carlo Ancelotti has gambled Chelsea’s Champions League future – and possibly his own – on Fernando Torres in tonight’s must-win quarter-final second leg at Manchester United.

Blues boss Ancelotti has opted for the Spaniard, who went into the game having not scored for 817 minutes, over Didier Drogba, while Alex has been handed his first start since November after recovering from knee surgery.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Arsenal v Aston Villa - Women's FA Cup - fourth round - Meadow Park Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal after 11-year stay
Cork City legend Derek Coughlan appointed as new Women's manager Cork City legend Derek Coughlan appointed as new Women's manager
Jack Moylan speaks to the media 14/5/2026 From dark days to the highest of highs, Duff's influence was the catalyst for Moylan's change
CourtsSoccerChampions LeaguePlace: Stamford BridgePerson: TorresPerson: DrogbaPerson: Carlo AncelottiPerson: Fernando TorresPerson: AncelottiPerson: SpaniardPerson: Didier DrogbaPerson: AlexPerson: NaniPerson: John O’SheaPerson: Antonio ValenciaPerson: RafaelPerson: Van der SarPerson: O’SheaPerson: FerdinandPerson: VidicPerson: EvraPerson: CarrickPerson: GiggsPerson: ParkPerson: RooneyPerson: HernandezPerson: KuszczakPerson: BrownPerson: BerbatovPerson: SmallingPerson: ScholesPerson: ValenciaPerson: GibsonPerson: CechPerson: IvanovicPerson: TerryPerson: ColePerson: RamiresPerson: EssienPerson: LampardPerson: AnelkaPerson: MaloudaPerson: TurnbullPerson: BenayounPerson: MikelPerson: ZhirkovPerson: FerreiraPerson: KalouPerson: Olegario Bartolo BenquerencaEvent: Champions LeagueOrganisation: ChelseaOrganisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: BluesOrganisation: UnitedOrganisation: Man UtdOrganisation: Leiria
<p>Jake Hegarty of Midleton celebrates. Pic: Paul Phelan/Sportsfile</p>

Hegarty double downs Mayfield and ensures Midleton advance 

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited