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Team News: John Terry, Frank Lampard rested for Stoke City clash

Team News: Terry, Lampard rested for Stoke clash
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Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo rotates his squad for the visit of Stoke City in the Premier League this afternoon.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has rotated his squad for the Premier League visit of Stoke City this afternoon.

Gary Cahill and Juan Mata move into the starting XI in place of John Terry and Frank Lampard, who both drop to the bench.

Ramires is expected to operate from a deep midfield position, while Petr Cech captains the European champions.

Potters boss Tony Pulis makes one change from the team that drew 1-1 with Manchester City, as Geoff Cameron replaces suspended right-back Andy Wilkinson.

Michael Owen is once again named among the substitutes.

Chelsea: Cech (c); Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahill, Cole; Mikel, Ramires; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Torres
Subs: Turnbull, Aspilicueta, Terry, Bertrand, Romeu, Lampard, Moses

Stoke: Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross (c), Huth, Wilson; Kightly, Whelan, Nzonzi, Adam; Walters, Crouch
Subs: Sorensen, Upson, Shotton, Whitehead, Etherington, Owen, Jones

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