Chelsea vs. Tottenham – EPL
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Didier Drogba is desired by Chelsea’s coach to remain at the club. Of Chelsea’s 4-3-3 attack, Drogba and Fernando Torres are at present competing to be the central focus, although before Saturday’s Premier League game with Tottenham Hotspur, Ancelotti has evaluated the pair in a 4-4-2 system in training.
Over the fitness of Michael Essien (knee) and Ramires (hamstring), Ancelotti has dismissed fears, with the latter back in the frame after missing the last three matches. Following the same period on the sidelines with a similar injury, defender Alex is fit again.
In spite of being 6 points behind United, Chelsea has a legit shot, with the Red Devils having forthcoming games against Chelsea and Arsenal. Drogba and Torres look to begin together, given both players seemed to have shaken off the rust, could prove to be demoralizing tandem.
Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, after his ankle injury flared up, looks likely to miss to short trip to Stamford Bridge. There is uncertainty over Vedran Corluka (ankle) and Niko Kranjcar (foot) and Benoit Assou-Ekotto is out with a hamstring injury. Jonathan Woodgate (calf) and Ledley King (groin) are still uncertain, although they have been training this week.
This season, Tottenham have really shot themselves and look like they will be deprived of a chance in what would have been their second Champions League. Redknapp will be a game time decision, even though he will want to make use of Gareth Bale.
The internet sports picks are offering great soccer betting odds. Chelsea is favorite against Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea is 8/15, while Tottenham are 13/2.