Deliver Us From Eva

"A week of medical problems is capped off by a nasty headache for Chelsea". 

This was the damning synopsis of the commentator at the end of the 3-0 drubbing of Chelsea FC by Manchester City.

Eva responding to Jose's tirade during the draw against Swansea

Somewhere in London Chelsea FC medical doctor, Eva Carneiro, probably sat watching the Chelsea vs Manchester City match with a sly smile on her face, seeing Manchester City's team doctor being called onto the field of play to help with the injury to a Chelsea player. Having her duties as team doctor reduced to almost insignificant levels by Jose Mourinho, she would have felt some pang of satisfaction as the gap left by her absence was on show for all to see in the first major match up of the season.

Mourinho has received alot of criticism for his decision to effectively demote Carneiro, not just from his peers, but us the fans who looked forward to her cameo appearances on the field. She certainly made up for John Terry's charming mug.

This loss to Man City was a fitting culmination of a torrid week for the Chelsea camp. From Jose chastising Chelsea's medical staff, to not having enough staff on the very next game day. Chants of "You're Getting Sacked In The Morning" rang out around the stadium as Diego Costa had to be treated for a head injury by City's medical staff. But as Jose stood stone faced at the sight of each one of the major injury stoppages during the match, his pride won't let him buckle and admit that he may have been a bit rash in this situation. 

For the Chelsea fans out there I hope that this impasse between the medical team and the Chosen One is sorted out soon. Chelsea's chance at a title defence, John Terry's phantom injury and Diego Costa's bleeding head certainly need it too.