Rafa stands by team selection ahead of crucial cup clash

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has stood by his team selection for the 2-1 defeat at Southampton yesterday as he prepares for Monday’s clash with Manchester United.

Sun, 31 Mar, 2013 - 14:29

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has stood by his team selection for the 2-1 defeat at Southampton yesterday as he prepares for Monday’s clash with Manchester United.

The FA Cup quarter-final replay against United comes less than 48 hours after the Barclays Premier League loss against the Saints.

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