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Strongest Chelsea Line-up To Face Sunderland: Mata And Lampard Back In The Team?

Defence:

If there is one thing that the Portuguese manager can be assured of it is the performance of his defenders. The back four can continue with the partnership of Cahill and Terry with the latter scoring a goal last time around, there are not real concerns at the back and Petr Cech will continue in goal as well.  Ivanovic will take up his place at right back while Ashley Cole might just return to take his place at the left.

Midfield:

Well, not many can predict the exact midfield line-up that Mourinho might assemble for a match given the plethora of midfielders available. But Oscar’s injury will mean that Mata will play in the no. 10 role and Essien’s poor performance rules out the possibility of him starting again, which Leaves Ramires and Lampard in the anchor role behind Juan Mata.

Forwards:

Although Ba scored against the Saints, when Torres is fit, the Chelsea manager tends to start the Spaniard ahead of Ba. On the wings, expect Hazard to take the right flank while Schurrle has a good chance of getting into the first team on the left side.

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