The Nigerian has been listed on the Blues bench alongside Begovic, Cahill, Fabregas, Kenedy, Pedro and Remy.Meanwhile, Courtois take his place in-between the sticks as Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry (c) and Azpilicueta who earns his 100 cap in the colours of the London club make up for the back four.
Ramires and Matic will play as holding midfielders while the trio of Willian, Oscar and Hazard will support Diego Costa in the diamond formation.
