Defence:
John Terry, whose last gasp winner against Everton made sure the Blues remain in pole position in the title race should play alongside Gary Cahill in the heart of the defence. Both the centre backs have to be aware that they aren’t dragged out of position thanks to the Turkish side’s passing fluency and dynamism up front. Branislav Ivanovic will start on the right and should look to barge up front on every occasion to put pressure on the opposing wingers. Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea’s stand out player in recent weeks, should probably play ahead of Ashley Cole at left back.
Midfield:
It will be interesting to see what Mourinho does to his central defensive partnership, opting for last week’s goal provider Frank Lampard or the energetic Brazilian Ramires. David Luiz is certainly an option too. However, Judging by Mourinho’s big game tactics, it should be a defensive line-up including the likes of Ramires, Luiz and either of Lampard or Mikel in the heart of the Chelsea engine with the creative Oscar pushed to the bench.