Duo benefit from break for Cup final appearance

Chelsea expect Frank Lampard and Alex to be fit after a week’s rest ahead of the FA Cup final against Everton.

Julian Belletti has also responded well to treatment after picking up a thigh problem at Sunderland on Sunday.

Defender Ricardo Carvalho and midfielder Deco (hamstring) could come into contention, but long-term absentees Joe Cole and Paulo Ferreira (both knee) remain sidelined.

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