So, there we have it, the teams are in. Chelsea play hosts to Turkish outfit Galatasaray tonight looking to progress into the next round, and the starting line ups have been announced. See below for team news.
In goal, as expected, is Petr Cech. The back four stays the same, with Branislav Ivanovic at right-back and Cesar Azpilicueta on the left of defence. John Terry and Gary Cahill are the pair who will operate in the middle of our defence.
Ramires and Lampard get the nod in the centre of midfielder, while Willian and Hazard take up the wide roles. For me that’s where the game will be won, as both are players who can puncture the Gala defence but will also work hard in tracking back.
Oscar will function in the central role behind the centre-forward, who will be Samuel Eto’o for tonight. I also think that’s a good move from Mourinho, as he has a huge amount of experience.
I think this side will be enough to the Blues to progress, and we will all wake up with a smile tomorrow morning. And yes, Drogba starts for Gala.
Cech
Ivanovic
Cahill
Terry
Azpilicueta
Ramires
Lampard
Hazard
Oscar
Willian
Eto’o
Team news via @MailSport