Stoke v CHELSEA- Blues hopeful over Fernando Torres

Last updated : 12 August 2011 By Daily Mail

Chelsea are optimistic Fernando Torres will be fit for Sunday's Barclays Premier League game at Stoke.

Torres suffered some memory loss after being concussed in Spain's friendly defeat in Italy on Wednesday but is expected to be available for selection as Andre Villas-Boas takes his side to the Britannia Stadium.

Romelu Lukaku could be in the squad but Daniel Sturridge is suspended, David Luiz is out, Branislav Ivanovic is doubtful and Michael Essien is long-term injured.

Provisional squad: Cech, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, Ferreira, Terry, Alex, Cole, Bertrand, Mikel, McEachran, Lampard, Ramires, Benayoun, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka, Kalou, Lukaku, Hilario, Turnbull.

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail