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Team News: Chelsea ring changes for Genk clash

Andre Villas-Boas has made six changes to the side that beat Everton for Chelsea's Champions Leage group stage match against Genk at Stamford Bridge.

Fernando Torres is available after missing Saturday's match due to a domestic ban, while David Luiz partners Branislav Ivanovic in central defence in the absence of John Terry, who does not even make the bench.

Meanwhile, Romeu Oriol comes into the side, and Nicolas Anelka is given a starting berth against the Belgian club.

Chelsea: Cech; Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cole; Lampard, Oriol, Meireles, Malouda; Torres, Anelka

Subs: Ross Turnbull, Paulo Ferreira, Alex, John Mikel Obi, Salomon Kalou, Juan Mata, Daniel Sturridge

Genk: Köteles; Ngcongca, Vanden Borre, Ngongca, Pudil; Buffel, Tözsér, Bardel, De Bruyne; Hyland, Vossen

Subs: Sandomierski, Durwael, Camus, Ndabashinze, Nwanganga, Ogunjimi, Limbombe

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