Chelsea team news: Fabregas dropped, Costa and Terry back in for crunch clash with Porto
Cesc Fabregas misses out for Chelsea tonight
JOSE MOURINHO has dropped Cesc Fabregas for his crunch Champions League tie with Porto.
 
Diego Costa and John Terry return, however after missing out in recent weeks.
The Blues need a point to secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Porto, though, must win to be guaranteed their place in the next stage.
Former Porto striker Radamel Falcao remains out for Chelsea having not played since October.
 
Terry comes in alongside Kurt Zouma with Gary Cahill dropping to the bench.
Ramires partners Nemanja Matic in midfield with Willian, Oscar and Eden Hazard supporting Diego Costa.
Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Ramires, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa
Subs:Begovic, Cahill, Mikel, Kenedy, Fabregas, Pedro and Remy.
Porto: Casillas, Maxi, Maicon, Marcano, Indi, Danilo, Imbula, Herrera, Layun, Corona, Brahimi
Subs: Helton, Neves, Evandro, Varela, Tello, Aboubakar, Bueno

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