Robin Dutt has changed the Bayer Leverkusen side to fit in young star Andreas Schürrle, but he hasn't dropped Michael Ballack as expected, Instead, Renato Augusto has been dropped, leaving Sidney Sam and Schürrle to flank Ballack on the wings. Striker Eren Derdiyok has also been dropped, with Stefan Kießling taking his place. Here are the complete lineups, plus substitutes.
Chelsea Vs. Bayer Leverkusen, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Lineups
Chelsea lineup (4-2-3-1): Cech; Cole, David Luiz, Ivanovic, Bosingwa; Mikel, Meireles; Malouda, Mata, Sturridge; Torres
Substitutes from: Hilario, Lampard, Ferreira, McEachran, Kalou, Alex, Anelka
Bayer Leverkusen lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castro, Kadlec, Toprak, Reinartz; Rolfes, Bender; Sam, Ballack, Schürrle; Kießling
Substitutes from: Yelldell, Schwaab, Friedrich, Augusto, Balitsch, Derdiyok, Bellarabi
Kickoff is at 2:45 pm ET and we’ll be covering the match here. For more on Chelsea FC and this match, head over to SB Nation’s Chelsea blog We Ain’t Got No History. Keep it on our Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen StoryStream for updates leading up to the match, during the match and post-match. Check out SB Nation Soccer for news and updates on all of the UEFA Champions League action.
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