Thiago Silva could return for Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs. EPA
Thiago Silva could return for Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs. EPA
Thiago Silva could return for Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs. EPA
Thiago Silva could return for Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg against Spurs. EPA

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Chelsea consider Thiago Silva and N’Golo Kante gamble for Tottenham League Cup clash

Manager Tuchel must make last minute call on pair who come out from Covid isolation one day before semi-final second leg

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January 11, 2022

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Thomas Tuchel is weighing up the gamble of whether to bring Thiago Silva and N’Golo Kante back for Chelsea's League Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur a day after they emerge from isolation.

The German had to change both team and system when the Brazilian defender and the French midfielder tested positive for coronavirus before the 2-0 win over Spurs in the first leg at Stamford Bridge.

And as he prepares for the return fixture on Wednesday, Tuchel illustrated the uncertainty of trying to pick a side in uncertain times. “We have to wait for a last-minute position on Thiago and N’Golo,” he said.

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“We have training at 4pm so you hope everybody makes it into the building with a negative test. That is never 100 per cent sure. You can only be sure one hour before training. It is more or less a daily routine. It is demanding but not impossible.

“If you want to release players after being positive like N’Golo and Thiago Silva, you have to follow some official protocols and then you have to be very flexible. It can be that both of them arrive later in the afternoon and train. If they are in training, then we see how they respond. If we do it, it is a gamble and I am not sure how much of a responsibility we can take there.”

Tuchel started with a back four for the first time as Chelsea manager last week because, without Silva, he did not have three central defenders and two wing-backs.

While he has more players available now, injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell have left him short of players on either flank and considering transfers. “The areas are clear where we are looking to the market,” he said, while adding he had “no news” on the possibility Chelsea can recall Emerson Palmieri from his loan at Lyon.

But one of Chelsea’s biggest signings is back in the side. With Edouard Mendy at the African Cup of Nations, the £71 million goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is set for his longest spell in the team since 2019-20. With a semi-final against Spurs and a Premier League clash with Manchester City, there will be focus on the Spaniard.

Chelsea 2 Spurs 0: first leg player ratings

CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga - 6, Looked uncomfortable under pressure from Lucas Moura but parried Harry Kane’s free kick away well. Made a strong save to deny Giovani Lo Celso late on. Getty Images
CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga - 6, Looked uncomfortable under pressure from Lucas Moura but parried Harry Kane’s free kick away well. Made a strong save to deny Giovani Lo Celso late on. Getty Images
Cesar Azpilicueta - 8, Was typically reliable whenever called upon defensively, while also making good runs and passes going forward. Made a great header to deny Son Heung-min an early chance in the second half and battled even when injured. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta - 8, Was typically reliable whenever called upon defensively, while also making good runs and passes going forward. Made a great header to deny Son Heung-min an early chance in the second half and battled even when injured. Reuters
Antonio Rudiger - 8, Marshalled Harry Kane expertly and made it look easy, but saw his shot blocked after losing Japhet Tanganga in the opposition box. AP Photo
Antonio Rudiger - 8, Marshalled Harry Kane expertly and made it look easy, but saw his shot blocked after losing Japhet Tanganga in the opposition box. AP Photo
Malang Sarr - 7, Made some brilliant challenges, timing one on Moura brilliantly, looking indomitable defensively in the first half. Wasn’t quite as comfortable at times in the second period and got booked for catching Kane with his elbow. Getty Images
Malang Sarr - 7, Made some brilliant challenges, timing one on Moura brilliantly, looking indomitable defensively in the first half. Wasn’t quite as comfortable at times in the second period and got booked for catching Kane with his elbow. Getty Images
Hakim Ziyech - 8, Floated into nice areas and showed quality on the ball, with his cross from a free kick leading to Chelsea’s second goal of the game. Also stepped in to make a great intervention when Matt Doherty played a threatening ball. Picked out Timo Werner with an outstanding pass but couldn’t capitalise when chances came for a goal of his own. Reuters
Hakim Ziyech - 8, Floated into nice areas and showed quality on the ball, with his cross from a free kick leading to Chelsea’s second goal of the game. Also stepped in to make a great intervention when Matt Doherty played a threatening ball. Picked out Timo Werner with an outstanding pass but couldn’t capitalise when chances came for a goal of his own. Reuters
Saul Niguez - 8, The Spaniard should get encouragement from this game having moved the ball well and made some great tackles – especially the ones on Son Heung-min. Was unlucky to see his flick go wide. Reuters
Saul Niguez - 8, The Spaniard should get encouragement from this game having moved the ball well and made some great tackles – especially the ones on Son Heung-min. Was unlucky to see his flick go wide. Reuters
Jorginho - 7, Was never afraid to demand the ball and moved it well in the middle of the park in a game that often looked comfortable for him. Reuters
Jorginho - 7, Was never afraid to demand the ball and moved it well in the middle of the park in a game that often looked comfortable for him. Reuters
Marcos Alonso - 7, Nipped in well to regain possession and played a nice pass to Havertz for the opener. Made a poor touch that gave Spurs a chance but recovered by blocking Emerson Royal’s cross. Getty Images
Marcos Alonso - 7, Nipped in well to regain possession and played a nice pass to Havertz for the opener. Made a poor touch that gave Spurs a chance but recovered by blocking Emerson Royal’s cross. Getty Images
Mason Mount - 6, Looked sharp and was unlucky to see Hugo Lloris hold his threatening cross, though there were times where he shot when a pass might have been the better option. EPA
Mason Mount - 6, Looked sharp and was unlucky to see Hugo Lloris hold his threatening cross, though there were times where he shot when a pass might have been the better option. EPA
Kai Havertz - 7, Took his goal well but should have done better with a chance that came his way soon after. Struggled on until half time despite picking up a hand and head injury. Getty Images
Kai Havertz - 7, Took his goal well but should have done better with a chance that came his way soon after. Struggled on until half time despite picking up a hand and head injury. Getty Images
Romelu Lukaku - 6, Passed behind Havertz in the opening seconds but did win the free kick for Chelsea’s second goal. Missed a good headed chance, hit a weak volley from Alonso’s cross, then hit a late strike straight at Lloris. EPA
Romelu Lukaku - 6, Passed behind Havertz in the opening seconds but did win the free kick for Chelsea’s second goal. Missed a good headed chance, hit a weak volley from Alonso’s cross, then hit a late strike straight at Lloris. EPA
SUB Timo Werner (Havertz, HT) - 6, Made a great burst forward in the build-up to a Ziyech chance, although he did hit a poor shot from a good opportunity. Was unlucky to see his strike go wide after cutting in well, then saw his dinked effort denied by Lloris. Set Lukaku up well for a late shot. PA
SUB Timo Werner (Havertz, HT) - 6, Made a great burst forward in the build-up to a Ziyech chance, although he did hit a poor shot from a good opportunity. Was unlucky to see his strike go wide after cutting in well, then saw his dinked effort denied by Lloris. Set Lukaku up well for a late shot. PA
SUB Mateo Kovacic (Mount, 73’) – N/R, Moved the ball well and worked hard to ensure Chelsea maintained their two-goal lead. Getty Images
SUB Mateo Kovacic (Mount, 73’) – N/R, Moved the ball well and worked hard to ensure Chelsea maintained their two-goal lead. Getty Images
SUB Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Niguez, 73’) – N/R, Looked very confident as soon as he came on and could have got an assist if he’d applied a better final pass after drifting behind Harry Winks. However, he hit one shocker of a pass. Getty Images
SUB Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Niguez, 73’) – N/R, Looked very confident as soon as he came on and could have got an assist if he’d applied a better final pass after drifting behind Harry Winks. However, he hit one shocker of a pass. Getty Images
SUB Christian Pulisic (Ziyech, 79’) – N/R, Won a free kick in a dangerous area and did a shift at right-back after Azpilicueta went off but overhit a cross. Getty Images
SUB Christian Pulisic (Ziyech, 79’) – N/R, Won a free kick in a dangerous area and did a shift at right-back after Azpilicueta went off but overhit a cross. Getty Images
SUB Harvey Vale (Azpilicueta, 90’) – N/R, This will have been a great game for the youngster to be part of and he provided some nice touches. Reuters
SUB Harvey Vale (Azpilicueta, 90’) – N/R, This will have been a great game for the youngster to be part of and he provided some nice touches. Reuters
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 6, Made a decent save from Havertz’s shot and did well to stop Mount’s cross after awkwardly punching Jorginho’s. Couldn’t do anything for either goal. Did well to stop Werner’s attempt. PA
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 6, Made a decent save from Havertz’s shot and did well to stop Mount’s cross after awkwardly punching Jorginho’s. Couldn’t do anything for either goal. Did well to stop Werner’s attempt. PA
Japhet Tanganga - 3, Played a short pass then allowed Havertz to get behind him for the opener. Having completely lost Rudiger from a corner but recovering to deflect the shot wide, the defender headed a free kick delivery onto Ben Davies for the second. He then lost the ball in a dangerous area in the second half but wasn’t punished, before heading well over wITH his own chance came. Reuters
Japhet Tanganga - 3, Played a short pass then allowed Havertz to get behind him for the opener. Having completely lost Rudiger from a corner but recovering to deflect the shot wide, the defender headed a free kick delivery onto Ben Davies for the second. He then lost the ball in a dangerous area in the second half but wasn’t punished, before heading well over wITH his own chance came. Reuters
Davinson Sanchez - 4, Could only turn the ball into his own net while trying to stop Havertz’s shot and struggled at times, conceding the free kick for Chelsea’s second with a sloppy challenge. EPA
Davinson Sanchez - 4, Could only turn the ball into his own net while trying to stop Havertz’s shot and struggled at times, conceding the free kick for Chelsea’s second with a sloppy challenge. EPA
Ben Davies - 5, There is nothing the Welshman could do for his own goal, but he made some good tackles – especially after being moved to the left of a back four in the second half. Reuters
Ben Davies - 5, There is nothing the Welshman could do for his own goal, but he made some good tackles – especially after being moved to the left of a back four in the second half. Reuters
Emerson Royal - 5, Had moments where he looked weak and sloppy and could have got Kane into a good position if there was quality in his pass. Was so easy for Werner to get past him before shooting but there were times in the second half that he looked good going forward. Getty Images
Emerson Royal - 5, Had moments where he looked weak and sloppy and could have got Kane into a good position if there was quality in his pass. Was so easy for Werner to get past him before shooting but there were times in the second half that he looked good going forward. Getty Images
Oliver Skipp - 4, Struggled to make an impact throughout and there were points that he simply couldn’t keep up with Chelsea’s midfield. EPA
Oliver Skipp - 4, Struggled to make an impact throughout and there were points that he simply couldn’t keep up with Chelsea’s midfield. EPA
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 5, His poor clearance gave Havertz a chance and there were times where Chelsea were playing around him. However, he put a greater stamp on the second half and bailed Tanganga out with a good block. Reuters
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 5, His poor clearance gave Havertz a chance and there were times where Chelsea were playing around him. However, he put a greater stamp on the second half and bailed Tanganga out with a good block. Reuters
Matt Doherty - 5, Looked limited by playing on the left as he often wanted to cut in onto his right foot. However, the Republic of Ireland international did show intent at times and made a good cutback for Moura. Getty Images
Matt Doherty - 5, Looked limited by playing on the left as he often wanted to cut in onto his right foot. However, the Republic of Ireland international did show intent at times and made a good cutback for Moura. Getty Images
Lucas Moura - 6, Worked hard but struggled for any real opportunities despite being Spurs’ brightest spark for large periods. Sent a volley just over the crossbar when a half-chance finally came. EPA
Lucas Moura - 6, Worked hard but struggled for any real opportunities despite being Spurs’ brightest spark for large periods. Sent a volley just over the crossbar when a half-chance finally came. EPA
Harry Kane - 5, Hardly touched the ball in any areas in which he could cause any sort of danger and his free kick was saved with relative ease. Getty Images
Harry Kane - 5, Hardly touched the ball in any areas in which he could cause any sort of danger and his free kick was saved with relative ease. Getty Images
Son Heung-min - 5, Never got a real chance and will have been frustrated when his corner flashed through the box. Will be left wondering what could have been if Azpilicueta hadn’t got ahead of him to clear. PA
Son Heung-min - 5, Never got a real chance and will have been frustrated when his corner flashed through the box. Will be left wondering what could have been if Azpilicueta hadn’t got ahead of him to clear. PA
SUB Tanguy Ndombele (Doherty, HT) - 5, Won a free kick in a dangerous area shortly after coming on but skied his effort and faded out of the game. Getty Images
SUB Tanguy Ndombele (Doherty, HT) - 5, Won a free kick in a dangerous area shortly after coming on but skied his effort and faded out of the game. Getty Images
SUB Harry Winks (Skipp, 73’) – N/R, Lost Loftus-Cheek within seconds of coming on and put Hojbjerg into an awkward position, failing to look overly convincing. PA
SUB Harry Winks (Skipp, 73’) – N/R, Lost Loftus-Cheek within seconds of coming on and put Hojbjerg into an awkward position, failing to look overly convincing. PA
SUB Giovani Lo Celso (Son, 80’) – N/R, Delivered a good cross from a free kick for Tanganga’s chance and was unlucky to see his shot saved. Reuters
SUB Giovani Lo Celso (Son, 80’) – N/R, Delivered a good cross from a free kick for Tanganga’s chance and was unlucky to see his shot saved. Reuters
SUB Bryan Gil (Moura, 80’) – N/R, Turned Pulisic inside out before setting up Lo Celso for Spurs’ best chance of the game. AFP
SUB Bryan Gil (Moura, 80’) – N/R, Turned Pulisic inside out before setting up Lo Celso for Spurs’ best chance of the game. AFP

His Chelsea career has been mixed and contained some high-profile mishaps but the Spaniard won August’s European Super Cup with his penalty saves and Tuchel expressed confidence in Arrizabalaga as he praised him for supporting Mendy.

“I never experienced Kepa nervous,” he said. “Never. Not one single day. I never experienced him jealous. I never experienced him being unhappy for his colleague. The good thing is that there was a very genuine trust once we needed him to play for us and once we let him play. He was very calm and focused.

“I have the feeling that he felt he doesn't need to show it over 90 minutes that he is capable. We are so happy to have him. This is maybe the difference. There's no extra sentence or speech from me. There's no special stuff; it is genuine trust.”

Chelsea were dominant last week but Tuchel denied they have almost booked their place in a fourth final of his brief reign. “I would actually say we have no foot in the final, none of the teams, whether it half a foot or a whole foot, there is no need to waste energy over these things,” he said.

“We had a win but now it starts from scratch. We expect the best possible Tottenham side. It is our obligation to be prepared. We have to be spot on, forget the first result and do it again.”

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Favourite vegetable: “I really like the taste of the beetroot, the potatoes and the eggplant we are producing.”

Holiday destination: “I like Paris very much, it’s a city very close to my heart.”

Book: “Das Kapital, by Karl Marx. I am not a communist, but there are a lot of lessons for the capitalist system, if you let it get out of control, and humanity.”

Musician: “I like very much Fairuz, the Lebanese singer, and the other is Umm Kulthum. Fairuz is for listening to in the morning, Umm Kulthum for the night.”

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The flights

There are direct flights from Dubai to Sofia with FlyDubai (www.flydubai.com) and Wizz Air (www.wizzair.com), from Dh1,164 and Dh822 return including taxes, respectively.

The trip

Plovdiv is 150km from Sofia, with an hourly bus service taking around 2 hours and costing $16 (Dh58). The Rhodopes can be reached from Sofia in between 2-4hours.

The trip was organised by Bulguides (www.bulguides.com), which organises guided trips throughout Bulgaria. Guiding, accommodation, food and transfers from Plovdiv to the mountains and back costs around 170 USD for a four-day, three-night trip.

 

Day 1 results:

Open Men (bonus points in brackets)
New Zealand 125 (1) beat UAE 111 (3)
India 111 (4) beat Singapore 75 (0)
South Africa 66 (2) beat Sri Lanka 57 (2)
Australia 126 (4) beat Malaysia -16 (0)

Open Women
New Zealand 64 (2) beat South Africa 57 (2)
England 69 (3) beat UAE 63 (1)
Australia 124 (4) beat UAE 23 (0)
New Zealand 74 (2) beat England 55 (2)

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Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

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Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

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Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

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British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

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Emirates and Etihad fly direct from the UAE to Los Angeles, from Dh4,975 return, including taxes. The flight time is 16 hours. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Southwest all fly direct from Los Angeles to San Jose del Cabo from Dh1,243 return, including taxes. The flight time is two-and-a-half hours.

The trip
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The study of 13 essential drugs showed costs in the United States were about 300 per cent higher than the global average, followed by Germany at 126 per cent and 122 per cent in the UAE.

Thailand, Kenya and Malaysia were rated as nations with the lowest costs, about 90 per cent cheaper.

In the case of insulin, diabetic patients in the US paid five and a half times the global average, while in the UAE the costs are about 50 per cent higher than the median price of branded and generic drugs.

Some of the costliest drugs worldwide include Lipitor for high cholesterol. 

The study’s price index placed the US at an exorbitant 2,170 per cent higher for Lipitor than the average global price and the UAE at the eighth spot globally with costs 252 per cent higher.

High blood pressure medication Zestril was also more than 2,680 per cent higher in the US and the UAE price was 187 per cent higher than the global price.

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