Team News: Ryan Bertrand makes first league start

Bertrand makes first league start

Ryan Bertrand will make his first Premier League start for Chelsea against Wigan Athletic this afternoon.

The full-back has replaced Ashley Cole, while Didier Drogba will start up front as a lone striker.

Captain John Terry will miss the match because of a rib injury, with his place going to Gary Cahill.

Franco Di Santo will start against his former club for visiting Wigan at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahill, Bertrand; Essien, Meireles, Sturridge, Mata, Malouda; Drogba

Wigan: Al Habsi; Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce; McCarthy McArthur, Beausejour, Moses; Di Santo, Maloney

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