Chelsea have no fresh injury worries ahead of Saturday's clash against Sunderland with Didier Drogba set to keep his place at Stamford Bridge.The Blues hope Petr Cech will recover from a calf injury in time to figure, while Drogba - struggling with a knee problem - is likely to play unless his condition worsens.

Paul Ferreira (ankle), Ricardo Carvalho (back) and Michael Ballack (ankle) remain on the sidelines and Michael Essien is suspended, while Florent Malouda is doubtful with a knee injury.

Chelsea (from): Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Belletti, Alex, Ben Haim, Terry, A Cole, J Cole, Bridge, Lampard, Sidwell, Kalou, Pizarro, Shevchenko, Wright-Phillips, Makelele, Obi.

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