[Teams] Schalke vs Chelsea: Confirmed Line-Ups

Chelsea are in Germany to take on Schalke in the group stages of the Champions League tonight.

The Blues head into the game sitting third in the table after taking three points from their opening two fixtures so know closing the gap on leaders Schalke will be vital this evening.

Jose Mourinho has decided to recall striker Fernando Torres for the game with Samuel Eto’o dropping down to the bench. Andre Schurrle and Oscar are also preferred over Juan Mata and Willian in attack. David Luiz has paid the price for his error against Cardiff with Gary Cahill coming in.

Here are the confirmed teams:

Schalke

Hildebrand, Uchida, Höwedes, Matip, Aogo, Neustädter, Jones, Clemens, Meyer, Draxler, Boateng

Subs: Fährmann, Hoogland, Felipe Santana, Kolasinac, Goretzka, Fuchs, Szalai.

Chelsea

Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Lampard; Hazard, Oscar, Schurrle; Torres

Subs: Schwarzer, David Luiz, Bertrand, Mikel, Willian, Mata, Eto’o

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