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Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd is out for two months after injuring his knee in training so third-choice Jed Steer comes into the squad as cover for John Ruddy. Fullback Marc Tierney is back in training after recovering from a groin injury. On-loan defender Ritchie De Laet returned to Manchester United in midweek while centre-forward James Vaughan and defender Elliott Ward (both knee) are back in training and continuing to progress. | |||||
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Gary Cahill could make his Chelsea debut but is unlikely to start Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Norwich. The defender, who finally completed his £7million move from Bolton on Monday, may have to make do with a substitute role as he settles into his new surroundings. Branislav Ivanovic could earn an immediate recall at right-back after a month out injured, the fit-again Michael Essien is in contention to start after making his comeback from the bench on Saturday, but the game comes too soon for John Obi Mikel (hamstring). | |||||