Torres Starts – Chelsea's Probable XI vs Southampton

Chelsea will be confident going into the new year’s day fixture against Southampton after defeating Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Blues have not really been brilliant away from home and Saints are by no means an easy opposition.
Mourinho made four changes against Liverpool and he may as well make more changes for Southampton keeping an eye on players’ tiredness.
Samuel Eto’o has started the last two games and although he did score against Reds, the veteran is likely to be replaced by Fernando Torres who was lively against his former team in the time he got.
Ramires who was suspended for the game versus merseysiders will return and most likely feature alongside Luiz who did well in the midfield while Lampard may as well be rested and brought if needed from the bench.
Branislav Ivanovic was injured yesterday and Azpilicueta will have to start on the right with Ashley Cole as left back.
Here is Chelsea’s probable XI vs Southampton.

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