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Scolari defends injured Terry

22 Oct 2008 - 07:38:12

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Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has defended the appearance of skipper John Terry in the 5-0 win at Middlesbrough, just days after he missed England's World Cup qualifier in Belarus.

A back problem kept Terry out of the 3-1 win in Minsk a week ago, while he also sat out the 5-1 victory over Kazakhstan at Wembley four days earlier.

However, his injury cleared up in time for him to lead the Blues to a convincing win at the Riverside last weekend.

Scolari commented: "He might have more specific exercises for this problem but I do not think it requires surgery.

"He was not fit enough to play for the national team, but after a period of rest he could play. I did not speak with the England coach about him.

"John has played in 14 games for Chelsea and four for the national team. He has missed one or two games this season so far and that is normal.

"I am a big fan of John Terry, he is a very good captain and a good man. He sometimes plays in pain, but he is the kind of captain I want.

"All the players in the world want to play for their national team, but some coaches are crazy wondering why a player cannot play after two days with an injury, and then being able to play a few days later for their club."