Graham Potter has confirmed the Chelsea team news to face FC Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Chelsea embark on their new chapter under the 47-year-old after he replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge last week.
They will play their first game since Potter was appointed and it’s a big one, a Champions League clash where they will be hoping to bounce back from their opening Group E defeat to Dinamo Zagreb - they lost 1-0 in Croatia.
It proved to be Tuchel’s final game in charge as he was sacked last Wednesday morning.
Chelsea have been in training for the last couple of days with Potter to learn and adapt to his methods, and the whole squad appeared to be involved other than N’Golo Kante who is still sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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They were also without Thiago Silva for the defeat in Croatia after Tuchel gave him time to rest and recover as he nears turning 38 later this month.
"We decided with Thiago that he will have a break from the travelling and the stress after playing every minute so far in very intense matches," said the now former Chelsea boss last week.
“It was the moment to give him a break instead of putting him on the bench and having the travel issues. He takes care of his recovery."
Edouard Mendy missed training at Cobham on Tuesday morning, along with Kante, after struggling with injury. Potter has confirmed he will not be available for the European encounter.
"Edou will miss the game, so will NG. Everyone else is fine," said Potter on Tuesday ahead of the game.
Potter is looking forward to his first game in charge, as well as his first Champions League game in management.
He added: This is an amazing evening for us, for all of us, we are super excited.
"At the same time, we have been preparing a team, getting to know the players. It's a fantastic opportunity.
"Wherever we start, it's a heck of an introduction. With respect to everything that has happened with this football club, demands, wherever we start is brilliant. We start here (in the Champions League)."
The 47-year-old has been pleased with the application of the squad, continuing: "Honest, responsible group. Positive around training ground.
"They want to achieve and do well. Happy with the squad. Full of quality.
"My main job is to help the guys here, to put a team on the pitch that the fans are proud of."
Topics: Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, Champions League, Graham Potter
Matthew Debono