[Teams] Chelsea vs Nordsjaelland: Confirmed Line-ups

Chelsea welcome Nordsjaelland to Stamford Bridge knowing only victory will do as they look to retain their hopes of defending their Champions League trophy.

The Blues must win and hope Shakhtar beat Juventus is the groups other fixture to secure qualification to the knockout stages. However, should Chelsea fail to reach the last 16 they will become the first holders to fail to get past their group.

Rafa Benitez is once again without John Terry, Frank Lampard and Daniel Sturridge. The three are close to returning to fitness but tonight’s game comes too soon. Here’s the teams:

Chelsea Team

Cech, Ivanović, Cole, David Luiz, Cahill, Romeu, Ramires, Torres, Juan Mata, Moses, Hazard.

Subs: Turnbull, Oscar, Mikel, Ferreira, Marin, Azpilicueta, Bertrand.

Nordsjaelland Team

Jesper Hansen, Mtiliga, Runje, Parkhurst, Tičinovic, Adu, A.Christiansen, Gundelach, Lorentzen, John, Stokholm.

Subs: