Defensive crisis for Chelsea

Chelsea are facing a defensive crisis ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against QPR.

Gary Cahill and David Luiz have both been ruled out with hamstring injuries, while Branislav Ivanovic serves the final instalment of his domestic three-match ban, leaving John Terry as the Blues’ only recognised centre-half.

Manager Roberto Di Matteo has no further selection concerns.

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