Robben banned for semi-final

Chelsea are without the suspended Arjen Robben for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

The home side will also be missing defenders Robert Huth (ankle) and Ricardo Carvalho (broken toe) along with Scott Parker (broken foot).

Striker Mateja Kezman is a doubt after he collected a minor ankle knock in the FA Cup win over Scunthorpe on Saturday.

Frank Lampard is available again after suspension and boss Jose Mourinho is likely to recall Claude Makelele, Petr Cech and Damien Duff after resting them for the third-round cup tie. New signing Jiri Jarosik is also in the squad but left-back Wayne Bridge is doubtful with a virus.

Team (from): Cech, Cudicini, Johnson, Ferreira, Gallas, Terry, Lampard, Smertin, Jarosik, Cole, Geremi, Tiago, Kezman, Gudjohnsen, Drogba, Duff, Makelele, Morais, Watt.