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Champions League | Group Stage
Nov 5, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Team News: Diego Costa on bench for Chelsea's Champions League game with Maribor

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Diego Costa is only named on the bench for Chelsea's Champions League clash with Maribor in Slovenia, with Didier Drogba replacing the rested Spaniard in attack.

Diego Costa has only been named as a substitute for Chelsea's Champions League clash with Maribor this evening, with Didier Drogba taking his place up front.

The Spanish striker started the 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, and questions have been raised about his ability to play twice in a week due to a troublesome hamstring problem.

Drogba's recall as the spearhead of the attack marks his 100th appearances in UEFA competition, and is one of four changes made by Blues boss Jose Mourinho from their London derby success.

Petr Cech is given an outing in place of Thibaut Courtois in goal, while Kurt Zouma is handed another opportunity to impress in central defence alongside John Terry. Andre Schurrle comes in for Oscar in midfield.

Chelsea, who won the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge 6-0, can qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament tonight if they win and Sporting Lisbon fail to beat Schalke 04 in Group G's other fixture.

Maribor team news to follow.

Maribor: Handanovic, Rajcevic, Viler, Arghus, Z. Filipovic, Sallalich, Ibraimi, Stojanovic, Mertelj, Tavares, Zahovic

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Filipe Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Schurrle, Willian, Hazard; Drogba
Subs: Courtois, Cahill, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Oscar, Salah, Diego Costa

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