CM: David Luiz
With regular holding midfielder Nemanja Matic cup tied for the match at the Calderon, Mourinho will want to position the Brazilian centre back cum defensive midfielder in a holding role in front of his back four.
CM: John Obi Mikel
And alongside Luiz as a second defensive midfielder will be the Nigeria international, a player who knows how to play this role like it was the back of his hand.
CM: Ramires
And with the visitors hoping to return to Stamford Bridge with a draw, the Special One is also likely to ask his all-energy Brazil international to help out his other two midfielders by putting out fires in front of his back line.