Torres touted to start against Genk

Chelsea boss Andre-Villas-Boas is poised to recall striker Fernando Torres for their Champions League Group E clash with Genk.

The Spaniard is currently serving a domestic suspension for a red card picked up against Swansea and has not played for the Blues since their 1-1 draw against Valencia last month, but Villas-Boas has confirmed Torres could start at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday after impressing in training.

“The decision over Fernando has been made – but I won’t share it with you now,” the former Porto boss said.

“What’s most important is that he’s been selected for the 18. He’s been out for a long period, although he had some action for Spain to keep him in form for this period.”

“Then we just have to make best decision possible. He’s been good in training but everybody has been pretty good.”

Chelsea will be without the in-form Ramires after Villas-Boas confirmed the Brazilian picked up a knock in their 3-1 win at home to Everton at the weekend and remains under a cloud for their visit to QPR at the weekend.

He added: “I think Ramires will be out of this game and the game on Sunday he’s a doubt. Although because it’s a four-day period to the next game there might be a 50 per cent chance of him making that.”

Villas-Boas is confident whichever team he puts out will put on a good display as they look to secure three crucial points.

“The most important thing is that we are aware of the talent we have at our disposal. Any team is strong and any 18 we pick is strong,” he said.

“That puts us in a position of comfort, to be able to ensure good rest and play periods and good relationships, thinking about the situations that might happen with regard to the QPR game.”

“We got a draw in Valencia when we were in a position to win the game and wanted to win it.”

“As a result, the group has become tight, only three points between all four teams, so anything can happen.”

“At the moment it is an unpredictable situation so we want to cut that off by winning this game and put ourselves in better position. This is a very important game. We are at home and we have to continue our responsibilities.”