Chelsea predicted lineup v Schalke, with in-form summer signing rested in Champions League

AMC: Oscar

Another player who has made himself undroppable this season, Oscar should take his usual number ten role for Chelsea in this game.

FC: Didier Drogba

With Diego Costa often sitting out the Champions League matches due to injury concerns, it may be that he will be rested here and a start handed to veteran forward Didier Drogba.