Time is running out on Chelsea and now they are out of substitutions as well. Carlo Ancelotti used his final substitution to bring John Obi Mikel on for Jose Bosingwa, although there may not be enough time for the move to make its intended impact. There are under 15 minutes remaining in the Blues’ first leg UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Manchester United and they are trailing 1-0 despite being at home. It’s hard to argue with Ancelotti using all the bullets in his gun, but it may be a case of too little too late.
Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Mikel On, Bosingwa Off
With Mikel coming on for Bosingwa, Michael Essien will move to right back. The Blues will have plenty of players to go forward with now in search of an equalizer, although Ancelotti’s substitutions all match have been head scratching. Bosingwa was at fault for the United goal, but he is an asset going forward. This also means that Fernando Torres will play all 90 minutes despite having zero impact on the match. Of course, that goes back to Ancelotti’s prior substituionwhen he decided to bring Nicolas Anelka on for Didier Drogba instead of replacing the Spaniard.
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