Jose Mourinho is using Wednesday's Champions League match with Sporting Lisbon, which holds no stakes for Chelsea , as a chance to display one of the latest talents off the club's production line.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in the squad, having been with Chelsea since the age of eight, in an example of nurturing which Mourinho hopes pays off.
Mourinho said: “To be here since he was eight and to have the chance to play for Chelsea’s first team is every kid’s dream.
“English player, 18, completely made in Chelsea. If he does it, if he succeeds, it’s good.”
Mourinho added: “If the kids are not good enough or the work is not good enough – and year after year you don’t bring kids to the first team – it’s better to close the door and use the money that you spend on the academy to buy players.”
Mourinho also said he isn’t concerned about Chelsea in the wake of their first defeat of the season, as he prepares to rest much of the key personnel that have driven the club to the top of the Premier League table.
Chelsea lost for the first time in 24 matches this term at Newcastle United last Saturday and next play a Sporting side seeking to join them in the last 16.
“By the mental point of view, the defeat to Newcastle doesn’t have an effect on us,” Mourinho said.
“I was always saying that a defeat would arrive and it wouldn’t arrive by complacency. I accept the defeat as a normal situation in a championship like the Premier League.
“I’m more than happy with the players, I’m more than happy with our situation. We are fine. We don’t need a reaction, we don’t need to change things.
“We couldn’t be in a better situation. Top in the Premier League, top (of the) group in the Champions League and (in the) quarter-final in the League Cup.
“We have nothing to change and be worried with, but when you lose a game the next game you want to win.
“I know the next game in the Premier League is Saturday (at home to Hull City) but tonight is the next game. And we want a good result.”
Mourinho admits he would like his compatriots Sporting to progress at the expense of a Schalke side managed by Roberto di Matteo, Chelsea’s European Cup-winning manager.
Schalke must win at Maribor to have any hope of progressing.
Chelsea’s Mourinho added: “I’m happy if Sporting go to the second round with seven points because my desire is to always win.
“I want to beat Sporting and then Schalke not to win against Maribor.”
Mourinho spotted an opportunity to give captain John Terry, Eden Hazard and Willian a rest.
He is likely to balance rotating his options with keeping his side in tune for the busy festive programme.
Branislav Ivanovic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Diego Costa and Nemanja Matic had their rest when serving suspensions, while Cesc Fabregas is banned for the Hull game for accumulating five yellow cards.
Goalkeeper Petr Cech could make a third start in the competition after being displaced by Thibaut Courtois as first choice.
Sporting manager Marco Silva admits defensive midfielder William Carvalho could make a move to the Premier League next month.
The 22-year-old Portugal international has been linked with Arsenal, among other clubs.
Speaking on the eve of the Champions League clash at Chelsea, Silva said: “William is a target for English teams, but I want him to play his game.
“He’s not playing at the same level as last season because last season he was a surprise, but he’s improving. William has many offers. Let’s wait till January.”
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Sui Dhaaga: Made in India
Director: Sharat Katariya
Starring: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Raghubir Yadav
3.5/5
Miss Granny
Director: Joyce Bernal
Starring: Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, Xian Lim, Nova Villa
3/5
(Tagalog with Eng/Ar subtitles)
Need to know
The flights: Flydubai flies from Dubai to Kilimanjaro airport via Dar es Salaam from Dh1,619 return including taxes. The trip takes 8 hours.
The trek: Make sure that whatever tour company you select to climb Kilimanjaro, that it is a reputable one. The way to climb successfully would be with experienced guides and porters, from a company committed to quality, safety and an ethical approach to the mountain and its staff. Sonia Nazareth booked a VIP package through Safari Africa. The tour works out to $4,775 (Dh17,538) per person, based on a 4-person booking scheme, for 9 nights on the mountain (including one night before and after the trek at Arusha). The price includes all meals, a head guide, an assistant guide for every 2 trekkers, porters to carry the luggage, a cook and kitchen staff, a dining and mess tent, a sleeping tent set up for 2 persons, a chemical toilet and park entrance fees. The tiny ration of heated water provided for our bath in our makeshift private bathroom stall was the greatest luxury. A standard package, also based on a 4-person booking, works out to $3,050 (Dh11,202) per person.
When to go: You can climb Kili at any time of year, but the best months to ascend are January-February and September-October. Also good are July and August, if you’re tolerant of the colder weather that winter brings.
Do not underestimate the importance of kit. Even if you’re travelling at a relatively pleasant time, be geared up for the cold and the rain.
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Dhadak 2
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Rating: 1/5
