Chelsea boss Avram Grant is sweating on the fitness of Didier Drogba and the availability of Frank Lampard ahead of Thursday's trip to Everton.Striker Drogba is struggling with a knee problem while Lampard missed the draw with Wigan on Monday night to be with his mother Pat who is in hospital suffering from pneumonia.

Petr Cech, who returned to action against Wigan wearing a chin strap to protect 50 stitches in a facial wound, will retain his place in goal.

Chelsea (from): Cech, Hilario, Ferreira, Belletti, Carvalho, Ben-Haim, Terry, Alex, A Cole, Bridge, Lampard, Essien, Ballack, Sidwell, Obi, J Cole, Shevchenko, Drogba, Kalou, Pizarro, Anelka, Wright-Phillips, Malouda.

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