Chelsea were today optimistic Fernando Torres would be fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game at Stoke.
Torres suffered some memory loss after being concussed in Spain’s friendly defeat in Italy on Wednesday but is expected to be available for selection at the Britannia Stadium.
Romelu Lukaku could be in the squad but Daniel Sturridge is suspended, David Luiz is out, Branislav Ivanovic is doubtful and Michael Essien is long-term injured.
Provisional squad: Cech, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, Ferreira, Terry, Alex, Cole, Bertrand, Mikel, McEachran, Lampard, Ramires, Benayoun, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka, Kalou, Lukaku, Hilario, Turnbull.