Chelsea will be without Jose Bosingwa down in the decisive game in the Champions League against Valencia.
The defender missed training Monday, December 5 due to injury and Branislav Ivanovic who seem to be derived from the start.
Midfielder Josh McEahran also will not go down with a knee injury but Michael Essien is expected to be able to return to the field after knee surgery.
Victory over Valencia at Stamford Bridge Chelsea will take away from the group stage.
Currently Chelsea is ranked second in Group E but have the same numbers with Valencia, which is eight.
The draw will be beneficial for Chelsea because in the first round match at home to Valencia, they drew 1-1.
If Chelsea's Champions League fall, will clearly add to the pressure on manager Andre Villas-Boas.
And before the game against Valencia determine, support striker Daniel Sturridge gave Villas-Boas circumstances.
"I was behind the manager and others because we know he's here for three years."
"The style of attack could be implemented well in the future and you will see it succeed," he added.
Playing at home and after a 3-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League at the weekend, Chelsea are in a favorable position.
SENIOR PLAYERS SUPPORT
In Group F, Arsenal will lose young players when they travel to Olympiakos.
The north London club is already qualified to the position of group winners in the second position followed by Marseille, who have won the victory over Dortmund Borusia to qualify for the next round.
Arsene Wenger is likely to reduce Oguzhan Ozyakup, Craig Eastmond, as well as defender Ignasi Miquel and Nico Yennaris and pemian wing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Midfielder Tomas Rosicky has also been recovered from the injury.
Some senior players like Yossi Benayoun, Johan Djourou, Thomas Vermaelen, Andrey Arshavin, and Andre Santos entered in the team who went to Greece to support the young players.
Only two players down as defeated Wigan 4-0 to go to Greece.
"Not everyone who lives, but who will play an important," said Wenger.
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