Bolton v Chelsea Preview

Bolton manager Gary Megson has an almost full-strength squad available for the game at the Reebok Stadium.

Midfielder Matt Taylor has shrugged off a slight thigh strain picked up during last weekend's 4-1 win at Sunderland.

Chelsea had hoped Joe Cole would recover from an ankle injury in time to play, but the England man misses out.

Didier Drogba is still suspended, while Ricardo Carvalho (knee), Franco Di Santo (hamstring) and Juliano Belletti (ankle) remain sidelined.

Bolton (from): Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, A O'Brien, Samuel, Nolan, Riga, McCann, Muamba, Gardner, Taylor, Davies, Elmander, Al Habsi, Shittu, Smolarek, Basham, Cohen, Fojut.

Chelsea (from): Cech, Cudicini, Hilario, Bosingwa, Ferreira, Alex, Terry, Ivanovic, Bridge, A Cole, Lampard, Ballack, Mikel, J Cole, Deco, Kalou, Malouda, Anelka, Stoch.

Bolton assistant manager Chris Evans:
"It was a very good performance against Sunderland last weekend and we are on a good run of form with four wins in our last five matches.

"We've been playing very well and even when results weren't going for us, we felt that we were putting in a good shift without getting what we deserved.

"If you are consistent and have the belief then results will turn for you and that is exactly what has happened."

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard:
"We might have to try and adapt to playing against defensive sides because people will see that other teams have got results doing that.

"I think it is important to mix things up if you are trying to play through a team and it is not quite working.

"There are times when you have to try different things - sometimes you can play a bit more of a direct style, sometimes you can try and get the ball wide so the team can put more balls in the box."