CM – 7. Ramires
Central midfield is a problem area for Mourinho with Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel both suspended and Nemanja Matic cup-tied and the work rate of Ramires will be needed.
CM – 4. David Luiz
To partner the Brazilian in the middle is his national compatriot and usual central defender Luiz, who will bring some defensive grit to the starting XI.
RM – 22. Willian
Like fellow Brazil international Ramires this attacking midfielder has bundles of energy and will give his utmost for the team right up until the final whistle is blown.
CAM – 11. Oscar
Has been absent for the past few games, but as Mourinho’s preferred No.10 the South American has a chance to shine on the European stage once more.
LM – 17. Eden Hazard
The really big news other than Terry’s return is that after injuring his hamstring against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals, Hazard should be back and the Belgian will pose the hosts’ biggest danger in attack.
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