Blues have no new casualties

Chelsea have no fresh injury worries ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash with Sunderland at Stamford Bridge tomorrow.

The Blues hope goalkeeper Petr Cech will recovering from a calf injury in time to figure, while striker Didier Drogba – struggling with a knee problem – is likely to play unless his condition worsens.

Paul Ferreira (ankle), Ricardo Carvalho (back) and Michael Ballack (ankle) remain on the sidelines and Michael Essien is suspended, while Florent Malouda is doubtful with a knee injury.

Provisional squad: Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Belletti, Alex, Ben Haim, Terry, A Cole, J Cole, Bridge, Lampard, Sidwell, Kalou, Pizarro, Shevchenko, Wright-Phillips, Makelele, Obi.