Duo set to miss out for Blues

Midfielder Deco and centre-half Ricardo Carvalho are unlikely to figure against Barcelona in tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final second leg due to hamstring problems.

However, Brazilian defender Alex, who tweaked a groin in the 3-1 win over Fulham on Saturday, should be fit along with Michael Essien.

Joe Cole and Paulo Ferreira are out for the season with knee ligament injuries.

Provisional squad: Cech, Hilario, Belletti, Bosingwa, A Cole, Terry, Alex, Ivanovic, Lampard, Obi, Ballack, Essien, Kalou, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka, Stoch, Di Santo, Mancienne.