Le Saux set for Blues return

Graeme Le Saux looks set to replace Celestine Babayaro in the Chelsea side for the rematch with Everton at Goodison Park tomorrow.

The left-back did not play on Wednesday night as the Blues demolished Everton 4-1 in the Worthington Cup at Stamford Bridge.

But Babayaro now starts a three-match ban for his red card against Bolton, so Le Saux is expected to take his place.

Boudewijn Zenden, an unused substitute in midweek, could make his first appearance after a two-month ankle injury.

Albert Ferrer is a fortnight away from his comeback from a hamstring strain, while Mikael Forssell will be back from his long-term knee injury in January.

Provisional Squad: Cudicini, Melchiot, Gallas, Desailly, Le Saux, Petit, Stanic, Lampard, Gronkjaer, Zenden, Morris, Hasselbaink, Zola, Gudjohnsen, de Goey, de Lucas, Terry.