Chelsea welcome back
England midfielder Joe Cole who missed the Barclays Premiership victory
over West Ham on Monday through suspension. Ghana midfielder Michael
Essien (ankle) is out while Chelsea wait on the fitness of Argentinian
striker Hernan Crespo (hamstring). Manager Jose Mourinho is almost
certain to rest some of his senior players with Frank Lampard, John
Terry, and Petr Cech being the likely candidates. Carlo Cudicini will
deputise in goal for Cech while German international Robert Huth will
come in for Terry. New loaning signing Maniche could make his debut in
midfield.
Skipper Jon Worthington will miss Huddersfield's clash at Stamford
Bridge through suspension, while Chris Brandon Mark Hudson and David
Mirfin all return from suspension. Veteran striker Andy Booth is a major
doubt after sustaining a groin injury in the closing stages of the
goalless draw with Gillingham.
Probable lineups:
Chelsea : Cech, Cudicini, Johnson, Ferreira, Gallas, Carvalho,
Diarra, Del Horno, Bridge, Maniche, Makelele, Gudjohnsen, Drogba, Robben,
Duff, C Cole, Crespo, Huth, Wright-Phillips.
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