Chelsea defensive duo fit for opener

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Petr Cech and Alex have both overcome calf injuries in time to be fit for the first game of Chelsea's Premier League title defence against West Brom.


Full-back Jose Bosingwa is out with a knee injury while the Blues will give a late fitness test to Frank Lampard, who picked up an ankle knock while on England duty in midweek.


Didier Drogba (groin), will also be fit to take on the Baggies after he had to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench in last week's Community Shield.


In his first press conference ahead of the new season, Carlo Ancelotti said Chelsea face a tough test defending their title. But the Blues manager believes his squad is ready, despite last weekend's defeat against rivals Manchester United.

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