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Team News: Ryan Bertrand makes first league start

Team News: Bertrand makes first league start
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Ryan Bertrand will make his first Premier League start for Chelsea this afternoon against Wigan Athletic.

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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