Costa in Chelsea squad for Champions League tie in Slovenia

Diego Costa has been included in the Chelsea squad for the Champions League Group G clash at Maribor.

His persistent hamstring problems meant the Spanish striker missed the reverse fixture between the two sides a fortnight ago, when the Blues ran out 6-0 winners at Stamford Bridge.

He returned to action folllowing four games out during Saturday's 2-1 victory over QPR, but doubts remained over whether he would be available for Wednesday night's Euro tie.

However, Costa was in the 22-man party which left for Slovenia on Tuesday.

Fellow striker Loic Remy [groin] and midfielder John Obi Mikel [knee] are the only injury absentees, while third-choice goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is ineligible for Champions League competition.

The squad is the same which played QPR, plus Cesar Azpilicueta, the full-back who has now completed his three-match domestic suspension for his dismissal at Crystal Palace.