Kurt Zouma to be awarded starting role for Chelsea’s next fixture as skipper Terry faces axe.

Jose Mourinho will be starting without John Terry desipte the Captain’s full fitness as Kurt Zouma looks to continue his solid form as a starter.

Jose Mourinho praises Kurt Zouma and says the defender can emulate club legend John Terry

When John Terry was hauled off at the Half Time in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City at The Etihad stadium, it was first time John Terry came off when Mourinho was in charge. Out of two spells Mou managed, Terry had always played for ninety minutes. With dip in form from the last season and a horrific first half against Sergio Aguero, Terry will need to put a tough shift in the trainings sessions to prove his worth.

Zouma on the other hand could finally get to be a regukar starter. With both Terry and Cahill playing off the path, Zouma could capitalize the condition for his own good. The french youngster was excellent in his shift in appearances last term and might finally have won over Mourinho’s tactics to get his name. Zouma has been rock at the back in defensive line since arriving from St. etienne and have been deployed as CDM in some occasions too.