Terry & Cech in Chelsea's squad for Stoke trip

Terry & Cech in Chelsea's squad for Stoke trip

12/01/2013 3:30:00 AM

The Blues skipper has not featured since injuring his knee in a collision with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez in November, but will be on the bench against the Potters

John Terry and Petr Cech will be in Rafa Benitez's squad for Chelsea's Premier League fixture against Stoke City on Saturday.

Terry has not featured for the Blues since damaging knee ligaments in a collision with Luis Suarez in a Premier League clash against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on November 11.

Cech, meanwhile, has been sidelined since hobbling off at half-time against Everton at Goodison Park on December 30, with former Middlesborough shot-stopper Ross Turnbull deputising in his absence.

Benitez has elected to include Terry in his squad for Saturday's away trip to Stoke after the Chelsea captain came through 45 minutes of an Under-21 match on Thursday, but he will not start.

"He played yesterday. He was okay," the Spaniard told reporters. "He has been training today. He is in the squad.

"It's good news for us. He has been out for 16 weeks."

Cech will also travel with the squad, but will undergo further assessment before a final decision is made on whether he will feature against the Potters.

Inside Goal.Com

Real Madrid are better off without Jose Mourinho
The Portuguese's position had become untenable in recent weeks, especially after Friday's debacle in the Copa del Rey. Now he is leaving, but the club can grow stronger without him
In Off the Post Podcast: Merrick makes return
The team from Goal Australia and Sportal take you through all the big news in football, including Ernie Merrick's A-League return and the forthcoming Champions League final
Real Madrid are better off without Mourinho
The Portuguese's position had become untenable in recent weeks, especially after Friday's debacle in the Copa del Rey. Now he's leaving, but the club can grow stronger without him
Merrick's chance to prove his point at Phoenix
Bren O'Brien ponders Ernie Merrick's A-League return with the Wellington Phoenix and if we will see a change in the man to the one that led Melbourne Victory to two championships
Who is the greatest Champions League striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel