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Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois could replace Petr Cech against Liverpool

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could recall goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to his starting lineup for the first leg of the Capital One Cup semifinal against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Courtois, 22, is firmly installed as Mourinho's No. 1 but he has been on the bench for the last three matches as a precautionary measure after suffering a thumb injury.

Petr Cech has stepped up to stand in for the Belgium international for the wins over Watford, Newcastle United and Swansea City -- through which the Blues have not conceded a goal.

Courtois has not been part of the matchday squad in any of the previous rounds of the competition, with Cech starting the matches against Bolton Wanderers, Shrewsbury Town and Derby County.

But Mourinho could decide to recall his first-choice goalkeeper with a place at Wembley against either Tottenham Hotspur or Sheffield United at stake.

Cesar Azpilicueta (groin) is likely to miss out, whilst the likes of Kurt Zouma, Loic Remy and Andre Schurrle will be hoping for rare starts.

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