Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea Team News

The squad has been staying in the North West since they left Cobham on Saturday.

After the pulsating game against Man Ure on Sunday, Jose and the team need to reproduce the results that the boys have produced at the Reebok in the last two seasons.

2-0 when we won the first title in 50 years in 2005 and 2-0 which put the 2nd title out of doubt in 2006.

Can Chelsea reproduce the same again tonight.

Without a game on Saturday, Chelsea NEED a win at the Reebok as it is possible that Man Ure, the League leaders, could be nine points ahead come the end of the weekend!!

If you are wondering why Chelsea do not have a game at the weekend, it is because Newcastle United (who would have been our opponents) have a UEFA Cup tie on Thursday evening. As Chelsea has a Champions League tie against Levski next Tuesday, there was no room for movement or adjustment due to inappropriate and sufficient rest-time. SO!!

A win for Chelsea tonight is a must!!

And here is the team news:

Cudicini

Geremi

Carvalho

Terry (c)

A Cole

Makelele

Essien

Ballack

Lampard

Shevchenko

Drogba

Chelsea subs: Hilario, Boulahrouz, Mikel, Kalou, Wright-Phillips

COME ON CHELSEA