Chelsea v Schalke: Drogba and Luis start

Didier Drogba has recovered from an ankle problem in time for tonight’s game and starts up front for Chelsea, with Loic Remy and Diego Costa among the substitutes.

The Ivorian makes his first start since returning to Stamford Bridge in the summer, while left-back Filipe Luis is handed his full debut by Blues boss Jose Mourinho, who also includes Ramires and Willian. Cesar Azpilicueta is on the bench.

Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Ramires, Willian, Hazard; Drogba.
Subs: Cech, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Mikel, Oscar, Remy, Costa.

Schalke: Fährmann, Höger, Ayhan, Neustädter, Fuchs, Boateng, Aogo, Sam, Meyer, Draxler, Huntelaar.
Subs: Wetklo, Friedrich, Clemens, Choupo-Moting, Obasi, Barnetta, Avdijaj.

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