Chelsea wait for duo

Chelsea are waiting for fitness reports on left-back Wayne Bridge and midfielder Michael Ballack ahead of the home clash with Middlesbrough.

Both players collected thigh injuries on international duty with England and Germany respectively but Khalid Boulahrouz (knee) may be fit and Chelsea also welcome back captain John Terry.

Dutch winger Arjen Robben could return after being sidelined with an ankle injury. Ashley Cole (knee) and Joe Cole (foot) are out.

Provisional squad: Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Geremi, Terry, Carvalho, Essien, Makelele, Lampard, Obi, Diarra, Morais, Ballack, Bridge, Drogba, Shevchenko, Wright-Phillips, Kalou.