Cole and Zhirkov back for Chelsea

Joe Cole and Yury Zhirkov are included in Chelsea’s squad for their trip to Wigan.

Both successfully overcame long-term knee injuries to make their comebacks in the midweek Carling Cup victory over Queens Park Rangers.

Didier Drogba is fit after recovering from a bout of cramp but midfielder Deco (calf) and defender Alex (groin) will miss out.

Squad: Cech, Hilario, Turnbull, Belletti, Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry, Ivanovic, A Cole, Hutchinson, Borini, Bruma, Lampard, Ballack, Obi, Kalou, Malouda, Anelka, Drogba, Sturridge, Zhirkov, J Cole, Essien.