Drogba back for Blues

Chelsea have been boosted by the return of striker Didier Drogba for their Barclays Premier League meeting with west London neighbours Fulham tomorrow.

Drogba has recovered from his knee injury and is almost certain to start alongside Andriy Shevchenko in attack.

Mikel John Obi is suspended and Ricardo Carvalho, although back in light training, is also likely to miss out. Michael Ballack is ruled out with an ankle problem and Frank Lampard is still not quite fit enough after battling to overcome a thigh injury.

Team (from): Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Terry, Ben-Haim, Alex, Essien, Belletti, A Cole, J Cole, Bridge, Shevchenko, Wright-Phillips, Kalou, Pizarro, Malouda, Sidwell, Drogba, Sinclair.