Defender Terry has served a three-match suspension after being red-carded against Everton, while Ballack is also available after a one-match ban ruled him out of the FA Cup third round tie against Southend.

Winger Florent Malouda is out with a hamstring injury but goalkeeper Petr Cech, rested against the Shrimpers, should return.

Provisional squad: Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Bosingwa, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Mancienne, A Cole, J Cole, Obi, Lampard, Kalou, Anelka, Drogba, Stoch, Carvalho, Di Santo, Deco, Mineiro, Belletti, Ballack.