Source: SKY_Sports
Coventry v Chelsea preview
Coventry will be hoping to spring a major surprise when they entertain Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.[LNB] The Sky Blues beat Kidderminster and Torquay in their first two matches of the competition before claiming the scalp of Blackburn following a replay at the Ricoh Arena.[LNB]They have also been in fine form in the Championship of late, defeating both Wolves and Birmingham since the start of February.[LNB]A controversial 2-1 loss at home to Sheffield United in midweek may have slightly dented Coventry's confidence, but Chris Coleman has insisted that his men will not fear Chelsea.[LNB]Coleman will be without Daniel Fox after the full-back suffered a knee injury against the Blades.[LNB]Leon Best missed Wednesday's clash but he is set to return to Coventry's starting XI, wearing a mask to protect a fractured cheekbone.[LNB]Clinton Morrison and Freddy Eastwood are also pushing for places up front, while Leon McKenzie (Achilles) is a long-term absentee.[LNB]SolidChelsea were stunned by Barnsley at the same stage of the FA Cup last season but they have looked solid since the arrival of manager Guus Hiddink on a temporary deal.[LNB]The Blues have won their last five matches in all competitions and are still aiming to overhaul Manchester United in the Premier League title race.[LNB]Hiddink is set to field a strong side but may decide to rest one or two players ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League encounter with Juventus.[LNB]The likes of Florent Malouda and Ricardo Quaresma could therefore come into contention after having limited opportunities in recent weeks.[LNB]Nicolas Anelka will miss out again with a bruised toe, while Paulo Ferreira has a knee injury that will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season.[LNB]Ricardo Carvalho is back in the squad following a hamstring problem, while Michael Essien (knee) may also feature for the first time in six months.[LNB]Joe Cole remains out with knee ligament damage, and Deco is missing with a muscle injury.[LNB]
