Makelele set for return

Chelsea will be close to full strength for the visit of West Ham in the Carling Cup tomorrow.

Chelsea will be close to full strength for the visit of West Ham in the Carling Cup tomorrow.

Striker Didier Drogba is the only player on the injury list as he recovers from a groin operation.

Midfielder Claude Makelele, who missed the 4-0 win over Blackburn on Saturday with a fever, should be fit enough to return to the first team with Scott Parker likely to step down.

Team (from): Cech, Cudicini, Babayaro, Johnson, Makelele, Smertin, Carvalho, Lampard, Cole, Duff, Gallas, Geremi, Robben, Bridge, Parker, Ferreira, Gudjohnsen, Terry, Tiago, Kezman, Huth.

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