MIkel is out of today's clash at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland.
Andre Villas-Boas has decided to rest the midfielder as he has played a lot of international football recently.
The teams are not officially announced as yet but up front , Chelsea are expected to go withTorres, Mata and Sturridge.
Sundreland has released striker Asamoah Gyan for a season-loan to UAE side Al-Ain.
The £13m striker was, according to Black Cats boss Steve Bruce: " Not himself in recent months.
"The result suits both parties.
"My wish would be for him to find his spark again and see him in red and white next season"
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