Thursday 7 March 2019 18:52, UK
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is considering making changes to his team for Thursday's Europa League tie at home to Dynamo Kiev (kick-off 8pm) due to tiredness in his squad.
The Blues face the Ukrainian side in the first leg of a last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge but Sarri has concerns over fatigue.
Sarri said: "We have no injury. Of course we have some players tired because the last week was very hard for us. We need to consider the situation and to rest some players, I think."
Sarri had faced speculation about his long-term future at the club following a run of poor results but he has been boosted by back-to-back wins against Tottenham and Fulham in the Premier League.
Asked about his position, the Italian said: "It's not a big problem, the problem is the results. All the rest is not important in this moment.
"I want to win for the club, not for me. I was confident in the past, I am confident now. But I want to think only about our performances."
Sarri has no real injury concerns going into Thursday's Europa League tie. Danny Drinkwater (tendon) and Marco van Ginkel (knee) are out with long-term injuries.
Winger Benjamin Verbic is suspended for Dynamo Kiev after a yellow card in the previous round against Olympiakos triggered a one-game ban.
Brazilian utility man Sidcley, who is yet to feature for Dynamo this year, could be tasked with replacing Verbic, who has scored 12 goals this season.
These teams are dangerous. They still have a reputation in Europe to protect, it might not be the most glamorous reputation but they still come and try to prove a point. And some of the players want to put in a performance so Chelsea might buy them!
Chelsea aren't playing well, but they got a win at the weekend, they're still unpredictable. Maurizio Sarri has to keep playing Eden Hazard but he's been dropping him. I think Chelsea will go all-in, full strength and try to get a decent lead - and I think that's what'll happen.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 3-0 (7/1 with Sky Bet)