Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been boosted by the return of centre back Khalid Boulahrouz for the crucial Champions League second leg clash against Porto at Stamford Bridge.
Captain John Terry remains out with the head injury sustained in the Carling Cup final against Arsenal, though Boulahrouz’s return from a dislocated shoulder will allow Michael Essien to push forward into his more accustomed position in midfield as the Blues look to build upon the 1-1 draw they recorded in the first leg at the Estadio do Dragao.
Didier Drogba, the club's top scorer in the Champions League with 5 goals, picked up a minor knock in the Premiership win over Portsmouth on Saturday, though should be fit for the tie.
Porto warmed up for the match with a 1-0 victory over Braga on Saturday, with striker Adriano on the scoresheet for the third game in succession.
His recent good form gives manager Jesualdo Ferreira a selection headache in attack, with the club's usual first choice striker, Helder Postiga, currently in the midst of a barren spell.
Lisandro Lopez and the mercurial Ricardo Quaresma will line up either side of whichever of the two strikers is selected, with Lucho Gonzalez likely to anchor a three man midfield, along with Raul Meireles and Assuncao.
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