Ballack back for Blues

Chelsea will recall Michael Ballack for their Champions League clash with Werder Bremen on Wednesday.

Ballack was left out of the squad for Saturday’s victory over West Ham in the Premiership.

Nigerian youngster Mikel John Obi is also expected to be named in coach Jose Mourinho’s squad for the trip to Germany.

Provisional squad: Cudicini, Hilario, Geremi, Carvalho, Terry, A Cole, Bridge, Ferreira, Essien, Makelele, Lampard, Ballack, Robben, Drogba, Shevchenko, Wright-Phillips, J Cole, Boulahrouz, Mikel, Diarra.