Chelsea strikers Demba Ba and Fernando Torres are available for the Barclays Premier League clash with Southampton following their struggle with a hamstring injury and illness respectively.

John Terry's comeback from a knee problem will continue, although he is short of match fitness and is unlikely to start at Stamford Bridge.

Nigeria duo John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses are unavailable as they are at the African Nations Cup.

Chelsea will reduce the gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Manchester United to 11 points if they defeat Southampton, but Rafa Benitez is refusing to look at the table.

``I don't like to see the table every weekend. It's important that we keep winning games and we do that by playing well and scoring goals,'' he said.

``The stats are quite good - we are scoring a lot of goals and not conceding too many. That is the balance we were looking for.

``We want three points from every game and then we'll see where we are in a few weeks.''

The Saints were on the receiving end of a 5-1 thrashing when Chelsea visited the south coast in the third round of the FA Cup earlier this month, but boss Nigel Adkins does not feel that result will have any bearing on tomorrow's game.

He said: ``It is a league game and that was an FA Cup game and for 40 minutes we did all right and kept the ball and then conceded, from our point of view, two goals too easily.''

Chelsea have already been active in the transfer market this month and Adkins is backing Rafael Benitez's side to be in the title picture come the end of the season, even though the Spaniard has had a rough ride from supporters since taking charge of the European champions.

``I think with the addition of Demba Ba now and whoever else they might bring in they look a very well-equipped side to go for the title,'' he said.

``It will be an interesting one but obviously he (Benitez) has started well in respect that they have won games, he is a good manager and has won the European Cup and the team play good.

``They have got exceptionally good football players who play good football and if you give them half an opportunity they will capitalise on that.''

Adkins confirmed club captain Adam Lallana is back in light training but refused to give an expected comeback date. He also suggested Luke Shaw will be missing for the trip to Stamford Bridge after leaving the field on a stretcher with a gashed knee in Saturday's win over Aston Villa.


Time: 8:45pm


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Please play Demba Ba for 90 minutes. Please.

That bald idiota will start torres over Ba..i wish torres never recover from his injuries..

Havilah93:

are you kissing demba ba?

All 3 point jare.

home win for chelsea!

mukina2:
are you kissing demba ba?

you tell me, isnt he kissable?

Chelsea will have to perform at 200% to beat Southampton. I see a draw here if Chelsea plays their normal game.

Afam4eva: Chelsea will have to perform at 200% to beat Southampton. I see a draw here if Chelsea plays their normal game.

You again? Are you not tired of chelsea?

chelseabmw:


You again? Are you not tired of chelsea?

Go and ask Christians why they're never tired of binding satan.

Afam4eva: Chelsea will have to perform at 200% to beat Southampton. I see a draw here if Chelsea plays their normal game.

Afang Afam what's with this your hatred for Chelsea? Na them say make una go trophiless last season? Please take a Chill pill. Enjoy a beautiful game of football and spend less time hating, you will sure live a happy life as there won't be any form of heartbreak for you.

boron10:
Afang Afam what's with this your hatred for Chelsea? Na them say make una go trophiless last season? Please take a Chill pill. Enjoy a beautiful game of football and spend less time hating, you will sure live a happy life as there won't be any form of heartbreak for you.

Barcelona, trophyless? Haba bros...

Afam4eva:
Barcelona, trophyless? Haba bros...

My bad, thought you're a manchester united fan.

boron10:
My bad, thought you're a manchester united fan.

God punish manchester united. The only club i show some sympathy in the premiership is Man City and the lower table clubs.

chelsea is really in nid f at least a striker to cmplmnt Ba in times f injury worries

Afam4eva:
God punish manchester united. The only club i show some sympathy in the premiership is Man City and the lower table clubs.

Please grow up and make it a habit of expressing yourself maturedly.

Havilah93:

you tell me, isnt he kissable?

Gay Alert

Afam4eva:
Go and ask Christians why they're never tired of binding satan.

hahahah funny one there

3 point to blues

Afam4eva:
Go and ask Christians why they're never tired of binding satan.

then your anointing is getting out dated because chelsea is doing well and winning most of its games anyway thanks for your concern about chelsea even though its always full of doom and gloom.

Outcome of dat match depends on Rafa's line-up... ​i hope d bald headed,pot belly idiot get it right sha? Blues 4lyf!

Outcome of dat match depends on Rafa's line-up... ​i jst hope d bald headed,pot belly idi-ot get it right sha! Blues 4lyf.

chelseabmw: Haba.....How will you compare falcao to RVP.........Falcao the destroyer This guy is a breast

B'cos Falcao destroyed Chelsea doesn't automatically mean he's better than Van-Persie. V.P has been scoring top-flight goals way b4 anyone heard of the name "Falcao".

I dont think chelsea can still win the EPL. But anything is possible!

Abeg make dt one eyed man(using glasses) use DEM BABA oh

shyna501: Outcome of dat match depends on Rafa's line-up... ​i hope d bald headed,pot belly idiot get it right sha? Blues 4lyf!

pot belly!

GEJ,told me he would be watching the match live....

chelseabmw: Haba.....How will you compare falcao to RVP.........Falcao the destroyer This guy is a breast

RVP is the hottest striker in Europe. He's simply out of this world. Don't see the wisdom in Wenger selling him to Man U.

It would be hard for Man U to drop points the way they're going. On a bad day they still manage to score at least a goal. Chelsea should work harder. If they start Torres, na their own be that I no fit shout.

anoda loose 4 chelsea 2day