Chelsea suffacated by injuries
Chelsea played CFR Cluj-Napoca in the Champions League recently and while they managed to pull out a tie they suffered another serious injury to a starting player. Didier Drogba suffered what appears to be a serious knee ligament injury in the 57th minute; Drogba was stretchered off and Juliano Belletti replaced him. Reportedly Alex and John Terry obtained small injuries in the game. With Deco, Joe Cole, Essien, and Carvalho all injured Chelsea could be in serious trouble. Chelsea fans will be hoping that these injuries will subside by the time of the next Champions League against Roma October 21st. Unfortunately, Chelsea will be playing Aston Villa (Oct. 5th) who have had a great start to the season (currently in 3rd place) and who will certainly try to capitalize on Chelsea’s injury woes.
Meanwhile United are also suffering some injuries with Scholes out with a twisted knee, and Rooney out with an ankle injury. But with Ronaldo back and Dimitar Berbatov playing well the impact is lessened. Manchester United will be playing Celtic in the Champions League October 21st, the same day Arsenal will be playing Fenerbahce.
