Benayoun to start as Ramires struggles?.

Reports from the training ground featured in The Mirror this morning are stating that Ramires is still struggling with his hamstring injury that has forced him to miss the last few games and Yossi Benayoun is on standby. With the club making a statement about Michael Essien's injury against West Ham, it's still uncertain if he will be fit to face Spurs at the weekend and it could be Benayoun who is handed his first start in seven months.

I have to admit, I am not exactly the biggest fan of Benayoun but I am warming to him as he features more and more for the club. It's obvious the understanding he has with Fernando Torres and let's be honest, as Torres was struggling for his first goal we all were keen to see Benayoun on the pitch linking up with him to create something so Nando' would score.

Of course we want our strongest side out against Spurs as the three points are important to keep putting pressure on United ahead of their trip to The Emirates the day after, and if that means Benayoun gets the nod, then so be it.

Carlo's press conference is today at 1330 live on Chelseafc.com and we will know more then about the squad and who will be involved and who misses the game.

For now, what are your thoughts and opinions on Benayoun starting if what I have said is true?

KTBFFH

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