Source: Team_Talk
Blues duo set to win fitness race
Johnson and Ridgewell suffered knee and ankle injuries respectively in the 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park and looked doubtful for the visit of the Premier League leaders, when McLeish's side will be looking to make it 10 games unbeaten.[LNB]However, McLeish said: "They have not trained so far this week but should join in on Thursday. We are probably looking to field an unchanged side against Chelsea.[LNB]"Roger has been magnificent since coming here from Cardiff and Liam has looked a natural since moving from centre-back to left-back."[LNB]McLeish, meanwhile, insists his side are "not at Aston Villa's level" despite being one of the in-form teams in the top flight.[LNB]A return of 21 points from a possible 27 has carried them into seventh place after they had been written off as relegation favourites pre-season.[LNB]But McLeish has his feet firmly on the ground ahead of the Boxing Day showdown with Carlo Ancelotti's side.[LNB]He said: "I have sensed a buzz around the city for the last few weeks. We have been getting good plaudits from day one. We have earned the right to be where we are.[LNB]"But can we compete with Aston Villa? I am sure (owner) Carson Yeung would like to have that ambition but right now we are not at Villa's level in terms of spending power and the strength of the squad.[LNB]"I am not looking to rival Villa this season. We have to got to look after ourselves and try and keep this unbeaten run going."[LNB][LNB]
