Chelsea's bid to retain their Premier League title took a hit on Friday after Blues boss Jose Mourinho confirmed Oscar is struggling to be fit for Sunday's showdown with Manchester City.
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Mourinho Waiting on Oscar
Friday, Aug. 14
"Oscar is a doubt, he had a little injury in training," said Mourinho in his pre-match presser, as relayed by Ben Burrows of the Daily Mirror.
The young Brazilian is one of the Blues' main creative outlets in the midfield, providing both a passing outlet for the likes of Cesc Fabregas and a scoring threat.