Chelsea v Valencia team news Visit Paddy Power Save For Later Posted by Leigh Copson 6 Dec 2011 Tweet Chelsea's English defender John Terry (C) takes part in a training session for their UEFA Champions League group E football match against Spanish club Valencia at Chelsea's training ground, Cobham, London on December 5, 2011. (credit: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Champions League newsChelsea v Valencia Match Winner Special at William HillChelsea v Valencia Money-Back Special at Paddy PowerChelsea v Valencia Special Offer at Betfred Share it Pin It Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas is expected to keep almost the same starting XI for tonight’s must-win Champions League clash with Valencia.The Blues eased some of the pressure on Villas-Boas with a league win over Newcastle United this past weekend, and the Portuguese is likely to stick by the majority of players that picked up three Premier League points at St James’ Park.David Luiz’s poor form could see him replaced at centre-back by Branislav Ivanovic, with Jose Bosingwa coming into the starting XI at full-back.And following his goal-scoring performance in the North East, Didier Drogba is expected to retain his place in the starting XI ahead of Fernando Torres.Meanwhile, Valencia coach Unai Emery is expected to recall star striker Roberto Soldado after he was rested for the La Liga game this past weekend, and also expected to return to the starting XI are Jonas and Sofiane Feghouli.However, Emery has concerns over midfielder Ever Banega, and it appears as though the Argentina international will be forced out of this game by strained knee ligaments.Valencia are also waiting on the fitness of defender Victor Ruiz, and if he is ruled out by an adductor strain, Angel Dealbert will once again stand in at the heart of the Spanish side’s defence.Definitely absent through injury are Sergio Canales (knee ligament) and Hedwiges Maduro (ankle ligaments). Read our Paddy Power review Get your £250 free bet at Paddypower Like Like Post to wall 131 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles UEFA Champions League results - Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona in pictures25 May 2012Chelsea beat Barcelona 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a goal from Didier Drogba and some solid de Champions League 2012-13 Dates and Schedule23 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for next season’s Champions League competition Champions League 2012-13 Preview – Could Chelsea rule Europe again?22 May 2012The 2012-13 campaign will see Chelsea aim to defend the Champions League title they won by beating Champions League 2012-13 odds - Barcelona and Real Madrid both 4/121 May 2012Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, beaten semi-finalists this year, have been installed 4/1 UEFA Champions League 2012-2013 Complete Schedule and Fixture List21 May 2012A guide detailing all the fixtures and important dates for this season's UEFA Champions League comp Chelsea FC land odds of 80-1 to win UEFA Champions League20 May 2012Chelsea's UEFA Champions League victory was unexpected and caused havoc on betting exchanges with t More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Champions League Team News, Chelsea V Valencia Preview, Chelsea V Valencia Team News
