David luiz and Oscar have returned to training and could figure in Chelsea's Champions League Group E contest with Steaua Bucharest.
The Brazilian pair could feature against the Romanians at Stamford Bridge, with Jose Mourinho's men knowing a win would secure top spot in the standings and a more favourable last-16 draw, after
recovering from recent injuries.
Luiz has not played for Chelsea since the November 2 loss at Newcastle after returning from international duty with Brazil with a bruised knee, while Oscar
suffered an ankle injury in the win over Southampton on December 1.
Elsewhere, left-back Ashley Cole will return, Jose Mourinho has confirmed. Cole has not played for Chelsea since the loss at Newcastle on November 2 after suffering a rib injury and losing his place to Spain right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea lost 3-2 at Stoke on Saturday, but beat Steaua 4-0 in Romania at the start of a run of six wins in six games in October.
Steaua are out of contention in Group E, with third-placed Schalke hosting Basle in the night's other match. Basle, who beat Chelsea twice in the group phase, must
avoid defeat to join the Blues in the next phase.
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