CHELSEA boss Luiz Felipe Scolari will rest a number of players for the visit of Southend in the FA Cup.
England under-21 defender Michael Mancienne will make his first start for the club after his three-month loan spell at Wolves ended.
Captain John Terry and midfielder Michael Ballack are suspended while Jose Bosingwa is carrying a slight knock. Defender Alex and winger Florent Malouda are out with hamstring problems.
Goalkeeper Petr Cech will be rested as Scolari includes youngsters Lee Sawyer and Jeffrey Bruma in the squad.
Squad: Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Mancienne, A Cole, J Cole, Obi, Lampard, Kalou, Sawyer, Bruma, Anelka, Drogba, Stoch, Carvalho, Di Santo, Deco, Mineiro, Belletti.
Captain John Terry and midfielder Michael Ballack are suspended while Jose Bosingwa is carrying a slight knock. Defender Alex and winger Florent Malouda are out with hamstring problems.
Goalkeeper Petr Cech will be rested as Scolari includes youngsters Lee Sawyer and Jeffrey Bruma in the squad.
Squad: Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Mancienne, A Cole, J Cole, Obi, Lampard, Kalou, Sawyer, Bruma, Anelka, Drogba, Stoch, Carvalho, Di Santo, Deco, Mineiro, Belletti.
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