Chelsea are likely to be without captain John Terry for the Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle.

Terry injured his neck during Wednesday night's 4-2 victory over Reading.

"John is struggling. He's a great leader and it's a big loss for us,'' boss Robert Di Matteo said.

If as expected he fails to recover, Terry is likely to be replaced in the starting line-up by David Luiz, who sat out the season opener at Stamford Bridge with a knee problem.

Marko Marin remains unavailable because of a hamstring injury.

Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta has completed his move from Marseille, while Di Matteo confirmed that Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Victor Moses from Wigan.

The clubs have agreed a fee reported to be worth £9million for Moses after Chelsea's fifth offer for the 21-year-old Nigeria winger was accepted.

"The clubs have agreed terms now. The player will have a medical. Subject to that he might become a Chelsea player,'' the Italian said.

"(Wigan manager) Roberto Martinez has done a wonderful job with this player since signing him. He's really developed him. He had a very good season last year and hopefully we can progress his development.

"He can play on either wing and wing and will give the team width. He has good dribbling ability, has pace and is powerful. We've tried very hard to get this player. We like him very much. He's young and hopefully he'll be the future of the club.''

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make late checks on skipper Fabricio Coloccini and striker Demba Ba.

The pair were among nine men who missed or were rested for the 1-1 Europa League play-off draw at Atromitos, the Argentinian with a thigh problem and Senegal international Ba with a sore shin.

Cheick Tiote (calf) and Shola Ameobi (hamstring) remain doubts.

Pardew has challenged his team to hand Chelsea another taste of misery against the odds to cement their promising start to the new season.

The Magpies flew straight to London from Greece to finalise their preparations for Saturday night's fixture at Stamford Bridge, which will kick off less than 48 hours after their exertions in Athens.

That, coupled with the task of taking on the European champions in their own backyard, makes a repeat of last season's stunning 2-0 victory there all the more difficult.

However, Pardew is confident there is enough within his squad to tackle a Chelsea side which has been strengthened significantly by the addition of the likes of the £32million Eden Hazard and the £25million Brazilian Oscar.

Pardew said: "Chelsea are the European champions. They won the Champions League and they have improved since then - Hazard looks a great buy. We know him well, so we know what to expect from him.

"There are no surprises in that team, but I think in some ways, we can match them and give a good showing there.''





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Go chelsea go..... My prediction. Chelsea 4 vs newcastle 0

We should not be left captainless o.

johnstar: Go chelsea go..... My prediction. Chelsea 4 vs newcastle 0

In your wierdest dream.. Na groundnut newcastle kon sell abi... Don't be surprise at the final result.

chelsea will beat newcastle today. de new signings will do de magic..

Chepe will lose today

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Chelsea no ni.

Prediction 3-2 in favour of chelsea

if chelsea can contain ben arfa and papi cisee, then no worries. but cech must be awake throughout!

attack is d best form of defence.

napoliea:

In your wierdest dream.. Na groundnut newcastle kon sell abi... Don't be surprise at the final result.

sharap der, lets wait nd c nw

i forsee another impossible goal from Cisse just like what i saw last season!!

badmrkt: i forsee another impossible goal from Cisse just like what i saw last season!!

shut up..beefers dnt beef us!oloshi ppl!

NA 5 - NILL DEM GO CHOP TODAY..TORRES HAT-TRICK MATA OR HAZARD GO SCORE 1 AND MIKEL OR OSCAR GO SCORE THE REMAINING 1

CHELSEA! CHELSEA!! CHELSEA!!!

the BLUE FILM Club will lose against the Tom-Tom Club

Before any Chealsea game, I sing

Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name

Here at the Bridge whether rain or fine
We can shine all the time
Home or away, come and see us play
You're welcome any day

Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name

Come to the Shed and we'll welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing Chelsea everyone

Chelsea don olredy win...na replay we go watch @5-30pm

CLIQBOY: NA 5 - NILL DEM GO CHOP TODAY..TORRES HAT-TRICK MATA OR HAZARD GO SCORE 1 AND MIKEL OR OSCAR GO SCORE THE REMAINING 1

. In ur widest dream, ur dead torres will score hat trick. Wake up is already noon.

Go Chelsea...Torres i kneel down they beg you abeg score ooo

na beg i beg cech, make u open ur eye wella for any shot from dose senagalese guys o. Jus be on red alert. Chelsea all the way. I love the blues

Sturridge shld start ahead of torress at d centre forward

Nashville: Before any Chealsea game, I sing

Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name

Here at the Bridge whether rain or fine
We can shine all the time
Home or away, come and see us play
You're welcome any day

Blue is the colour, football is the game
We're all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
'cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name

Come to the Shed and we'll welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing Chelsea everyone

THAT'S THE SPIRIT AND BLUE IS THE COLOUR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UP CHELSEA !!!!!!!!!!!

Eden hazard ......man of the match every match

game on!

game on

Chelshit just kick off the game

Chelshit just kickd off the game