First we learned that Diego Costa will not play versus Manchester United. (more on that here). Now Loic Remy. However, don’t be surprised if the status on the former changes a couple more times between now and kickoff. I wouldn’t be shocked if he played. As for Loic Remy though, it appears that he is confirmed as out.
From the Mirror Football:
The Blues striker L.Remy confirmed as OUT of Sunday’s Old Trafford clash. https://t.co/5nawdwaHGs?
— Uruha KW (@blulyfield) October 24, 2014
From The Guardian:
Jose Mourinho is seriously considering starting André Schürrle as his centre forward at Manchester United on Sunday for the second consecutive season after Loïc Remy was ruled out of the match on Thursday with a groin strain.
Didier Drogba is the remaining fit senior striker and, although he did play 74 minutes after replacing Rémy on Wednesday, is only just back playing again following an ankle injury.
Schürrle started the same fixture last season in the lone striker’s role as Chelsea effectively nullified United in a goalless draw.
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