Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has hinted that Fernando Torres may not be recalled for either of the club’s two massive games in the next week, the Champions’ League opener against Bayer Leverkusen or the weekend’s trip to Manchester United. Villas-Boas is keen to keep faith in Daniel Sturridge, calling him an “outstanding player” after the young Englishman scored Chelsea’s winning goal against Sunderland at the weekend.
Elsewhere in the papers this morning, Manchester City chief Roberto Mancini has rubbished the comparisons being made between his side and Barcelona, mega-rich Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala are targeting Fabio Capello to become their new manager after his England contract expires, and Arsene Wenger is eyeing a change of career for new signing Per Mertesacker.
Mega-rich Russians Anzhi Makhachkala target Capello as manager – Daily Mail
Is the Europa League the real problem clogging the fixture list? – The Independent
Villas-Boas set to keep Torres on the sidelines – The Sun
Mancini: Barcelona comparisons not helping – The Sun
Wenger relying on ‘spy’ Mertesacker’s knowledge to crack Dortmund – Daily Mirror
Moyes thanks “fantastic” crowd – The Guardian
Tony Fernandes begs Beckham to choose QPR – The Sun
Warnock considers handing captaincy to Barton – Daily Mail
Steve Kean furious after Schwarzer’s challenge leaves Hoilett out cold – Daily Mirror
United showing the value of regeneration – but a word of warning for the weekend – The Guardian
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