By NEIL ASHTON
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Rafa Benitez added to the intrigue surrounding Micah Richards’ unexpected appearance at Stamford Bridge last night by refusing to rule out a move for the Manchester City defender.
Richards, who has been injured for most of the season, began the speculation when he appeared at the main entrance an hour before the game.
Visit: Micah Richards (left) watched Chelsea face QPR at Stamford Bridge
Benitez was given the chance after Chelsea’s shock 1-0 defeat by QPR to confirm that Richards was only in London to watch the game.
Instead, just as he responded to questions about his incoming signing Demba Ba, he simply replied: ‘We don’t discuss other teams’ players.’
Quiet: Benitez responded in the same way he did when asked about Demba Ba
It was a surprising response considering Richards’ status at Manchester City and the Barclays Premier League champions will be surprised that Benitez didn’t dismiss the prospect of a transfer out of hand.
Chelsea have relied on central defender Branislav Ivanovic to play at right back in the past, although Cesar Azpilicueta has played the last five games.
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