Preview: Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion

Barclays Premier League 2010/11: Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion live from Stamford Bridge, London, England. 

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15 Aug 12:30 am

 

Premier League new-promoted side West Brom have a challenging debut on the opening day of the campaign when they travel to West London Chelsea.Petr Cech and Alex have both overcome calf injuries in time to be fit. Full-back Jose Bosingwa is out with a knee injury while the Blues will give a late fitness test to Frank Lampard, who picked up an ankle knock while on England duty in midweek. Didier Drogba (groin), will also be fit to take on the Baggies after he had to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench in last week's Community Shield.

Return:Chelsea duo,Petr Cech and Alex back from injuries

Meanwhile, Roberto Di Matteo has admitted he could not have been handed a more daunting introduction to Barclays Premier League management as he prepares to face the champions at Stamford Bridge. Di Matteo, who is set to hand debuts to left-back Nicky Shorey and central defender Pablo Ibanez, has a decision to make over who will start in goal and who will lead the attack. England international Scott Carson, who will again skipper team this season, faces a challenge from Welsh international Boaz Myhill following his arrival from Hull City.

Carson is expected to get the nod to start at Stamford Bridge with Ishmael Miller poised to lead the attack as a lone striker ahead of Roman Bednar.In addition,midfielder Graham Dorrans is winning his fight to recover from a groin strain and he has been able to return to training and manager Roberto Di Matteo is optimistic that he will be available.

Possible starting Line-Up:

Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Essien, Mikel, Lampard, Kalou, Anelka, Drogba.

West Brom: Carson, Jara, Olsson, Ibanez, Shorey, Mulumbu, Brunt, Morrison, Dorrans, Thomas, Miller.