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Torres won't play against Manchester City, Salah possible

Mourinho gave us a pair of updates ahead of Monday's trip to Manchester

Laurence Griffiths

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirmed the status of a pair of players ahead of Monday's match against Manchester City. When asked about Fernando Torres and Mohamed Salah, the manager ruled out Torres while leaving the possibility of a Salah debut open:

I'd be shocked to see Salah take part in Monday's contest, as he hasn't played for a bit, and City currently top the league. More likely, we'll see the Egyptian on the bench for the first time when Chelsea take on Newcastle.

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