Gary Cahill: Chelsea fans divided as Antonio Conte benches star against Stoke

GARY CAHILL has dropped to the bench against Stoke – and Chelsea fans are divided.

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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been benched against Stoke by Antonio Conte for their clash at the bet365 Stadium.

The 31-year-old ace has come under pressure from several rising stars at the back this season, though fans are divided over whether he should be playing today.

Conte is likely to be rotating his side in the midst of their fixture pile-up meaning Cahill could return to action in the Champions League next week.

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