Juan Mata was rested at the weekend and should return in midweek to replace Ryan Bertrand, though Victor Moses made a bright cameo at QPR and will hope to be in contention.
The defence should remain unchanged after a clean sheet last time out, meaning Luiz will continue to get the nod over Cahill and Azpilicueta will have to make do with a place on the bench.
Mikel and Lampard will anchor the midfield, with Hazard given the free role in behind Torres.
Vucinic, Lichtsteiner and Asamoah were all rested from kick off at the weekend and will return, while Vidal was an unused substitute in Genova and will be fresh for the trip to London.
Elsewhere new signings Lucio, Isla and Bendtner may all have to watch on from the bench at the start.
De Ceglie, Caceres and Matri will drop to the bench, with Asamoah and Lichtsteiner the wing-backs in a 3-5-2 formation.
Prediction
In what is undoubtedly one of the most mouth-watering opening Champions League encounters holders Chelsea host Serie A champions Juventus, who haven't lost in their last 42 league games.
For that reason Chelsea, despite their home advantage, may not be favourites on Wednesday and they will need to try and counter against the visitors extra man in midfield whilst also allowing Hazard the freedom to attack.
The hosts will have a tough task cracking Juve's defence but may have their biggest problems in the midfield, where the Italian's have been so dominant domestically.
@Gillett_R, I agree the Juve midfield is better. They need Ramires in midfield to combat the energy and ball-winning of Vidal and Marchisio. Get Lampard out of there for this one. Juve has one of the more dynamic midfields.
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See all 26 commentsPirlo got personal mark and vucinic+giovinco were so awful...damn inconsistent strikers
So this was this great Juventus you were bragging about before the game ? Please.
I love the site, but Chiellini 6.9 (and worst out of the 3 CB's)? That's just crazy! He was a rock at the back- ask Hazard.
2-2 was a fair result. I'm so proud of Juve's class and resilience. They showed that they belong in the European stage.
Chelsea need to be much more solid defensively. Just giving too many chances away.
0-0, 1-1
Di Mateo will play to not loose, like City yesterday. The draw has value.
If Juve play the 3-man back line, Chelsea could break with 3 or 4 of those front 4, and Pirlo will be little help. I see some goals in this one.
@Gillett_R, I agree the Juve midfield is better. They need Ramires in midfield to combat the energy and ball-winning of Vidal and Marchisio. Get Lampard out of there for this one. Juve has one of the more dynamic midfields.
This prediciton is called "super gufata" in Italy!
Nicklas Bendtner to come back to haunt london!