Andre Villas-Boas has been hit with an injury crisis for Chelsea's Barclays Premier League clash at Wolves.
The pressure is on the Blues manager after the New Year's Eve defeat by Aston Villa left him with seven first-team players struggling with injury and illness.
Striker Daniel Sturridge faces a late fitness test after a scan on a leg injury on Sunday. Didier Drogba, who scored a penalty against Aston Villa on Saturday, has had extensive treatment on a foot injury.
John Terry and goalkeeper Petr Cech missed Sunday's training session but did go to the Midlands, along with Nathaniel Chalobah as cover for the Chelsea skipper.
Left-back Ryan Bertrand, 22, who has made just one senior appearance, was called up as cover for Ashley Cole, who is recovering from a knock picked up against Villa.
Sam Hutchinson, who has been given a two-year contract by the club, is also in the squad.
Salomon Kalou had a scan on a muscle injury and is unlikely to be available and Florent Malouda is ill and expected to miss the game.
He is determined to leave Chelsea, and Paris St Germain, now managed by Carlo Ancelotti, are expected to bid for him.
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