Frank Lampard looks set to return for Chelsea against Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
The England midfielder, who played in the 1-1 draw at Anfield, missed out on his side's Premier League win over Manchester United last Saturday because of the death of his mother.
Goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini remains out of action with a damaged hamstring.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has no new injury problems but has yet to decide on his defensive line-up.
With Fabio Aurelio out with a groin problem Benitez could install John Arne Riise - who scored the critical own goal as a substitute in the first leg 1-1 draw - at left-back.
Benitez could also recall Sami Hyypia to centre-back, move Jamie Carragher to the right and switch Alvaro Arbeloa to the left while there could also be a place for Steve Finnan in either full-back spot.
And Benitez must also decide whether to include in-form Peter Crouch up front in preference to Ryan Babel.
Teams:
Chelsea (from): Cech, Hilario, Belletti, Ferreira, Carvalho, Alex, Ben-Haim, Terry, A Cole, Bridge, J Cole, Ballack, Essien, Lampard, Wright-Phillips, Malouda, Kalou, Anelka, Drogba, Shevchenko, Mikel, Makelele.
Liverpool (from): Reina, Carragher, Arbeloa, Hyypia, Skrtel, Riise, Finnan, Babel, Benayoun, Gerrard, Lucas, Alonso, Mascherano, Pennant, Crouch, Kuyt, Torres, Voronin, Itandje.
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