Drogba banned for Blues

Chelsea are without the suspended Didier Drogba for Sunday’s clash at Bolton but could welcome back England midfielder Frank Lampard.

Chelsea are without the suspended Didier Drogba for Sunday’s clash at Bolton but could welcome back England midfielder Frank Lampard.

Blues coach Avram Grant has confirmed Lampard is fit enough to play some part in their trip to the Reebok Stadium after recovering from his thigh complaint.

However, doubts remain over the fitness of Michael Essien (calf) and Shaun Wright-Phillips (hamstring) and Grant will make a decision after training on Saturday. Mikel John Obi is also suspended.

Team (from): Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Ferreira, Belletti, Terry, Carvalho, Alex, Ben-Haim, A Cole, J Cole, Bridge, Essien, Lampard, Kalou, Sidwell, Shevchenko, Pizarro, Malouda, Wright-Phillips, Sinclair.

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