Di Matteo confirms Luiz absence

Roberto Di Matteo tonight confirmed David Luiz would miss both legs of Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

The interim Blues boss hoped the defender would recover from his hamstring injury within two weeks, which would mean missing up to four games.

Branislav Ivanovic is available during his domestic three-match suspension.

Provisional squad: Cech, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, Terry, Cahill, Cole, Mikel, Meireles, Lampard, Ramires, Mata, Malouda, Drogba, Torres, Sturridge, Kalou, Turnbull.