West London giants hoping to remain on course for a cup double this campaign.
UEFA Champions League holders Chelsea host Russian outfit Rubin Kazan in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League last-eight showdown at Stamford Bridge on Thursday as the West Londoners look to get their hands on the trophy for the very first time in their history.
Blues head coach Rafa Benitez, who won this competition in 2004 while managing La Liga side Valencia, will be forced into making at least two changes from the side that overcame Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final replay at the Bridge on Monday afternoon, as left-back Ashley Cole is injured and striker Demba Ba cup tied.
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