This was not quite a return to form for Chelsea but it was an encouraging step in the right direction, albeit against a Blackburn side whose ability seemed as limited as their ambition.

这不能算做是切尔西的正式回归，但是他至少在正确的方向上迈进了一步，虽然面对的是黑烧这种不管是能力还是野心都极为有限的对手。

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Ben Haim left Bolton on a free transfer for Chelsea in the summer but has seen limited first-team opportunities even with captain John Terry sidelined with injury.

本哈依姆在今年夏天自由签入了切尔西队，而且现在正是他最好的一线队机会，因为队长特里受伤了。

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Except Chelsea had limited him to just 59 starts in three years and then let him leave.

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In the initial sparring, the visitors acquitted themselves in an organised and disciplined manner and limited Chelsea to shots from distance.

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After scoring four goals in 26 appearances for City last season, Sturridge has found his first-team opportunities limited at Chelsea, starting three league and cup games and featuring four times as a substitute in the Premier League.

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