Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is in contention to play against Manchester United on Sunday but is not ready for 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Luiz Felipe Scolari could start him and take him off in the Premier League match, or put the Ivory Coast international on the bench.
Michael Ballack has recovered from a foot injury but has only trained properly this week.
Michael Essien is a long-term absentee.
Provisional squad: Cech, Hilario, A Cole, Carvalho, Terry, Bosingwa, Lampard, J Cole, Mikel, Malouda, Deco, Anelka, Drogba, Di Santo, Ballack, Ferreira, Kalou, Alex, Belletti, Bridge.