Team news ahead of Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash between Chelsea and QPR at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 1.30pm).

Chelsea are facing a defensive crisis ahead of the game.

Gary Cahill and David Luiz have both been ruled out with hamstring injuries, while Branislav Ivanovic serves the final instalment of his domestic three-match ban, leaving John Terry as the Blues' only recognised centre-half.

Jose Bosingwa could come into central defence having impressed when filling in there at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.

Manager Roberto Di Matteo has no further selection concerns.

QPR manager Mark Hughes could be missing three key players.

Adel Taarabt is suspended following his dismissal in the 1-0 victory over Tottenham last weekend, with former Chelsea player Shaun Wright-Phillips a strong candidate to replace the Morocco international.

Samba Diakite has not trained all week due to an illness, while Djibril Cisse, who was an unused substitute against Spurs after returning from a four-game ban, is struggling with a knee problem.

Chelsea (from): Cech, Ferreira, Bosingwa, Terry, Cole, Bertrand, Mikel, Essien, Meireles, Lampard, Ramires, Mata, Malouda, Drogba, Torres, Sturridge, Kalou, Turnbull.

QPR (from): Kenny, Cerny, Murphy, Young, Gabbidon, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Taiwo, Hill, Derry, Diakite, Barton, Buzsaky, Smith, Mackie, Wright-Phillips, Hulse, Cisse, Bothroyd, Zamora, Helguson, Campbell.