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"We have to get 12 points to be out of any danger, so if we lose there we still have four matches to play and we will have to win them all," the Portuguese manager added. "We don't want to put ourselves under so much pressure."
The non-selection of Juan Mata has dominated headlines in recent weeks but following an influential performance in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League, the Spaniard has been confirmed in the starting line-up.
Similarly, Steaua will be looking to get their Champions League bid kick-started following a 3-0 defeat to Schalke, who currently top Group E, in their first fixture.
The RomaniaN champions have enjoyed a strong start on the domestic front as the lone side in Liga 1 to have their unbeaten record in tact.
Coach Laurentiu Reghecampf guided Steaua to a Romanian league and cup double last term and then through qualifying to the main Champions League draw this season.
The 1986 European champions also boast an admirable home record against English clubs, having lost just one of their previous eight matches in the Arena Nationala.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will be without Eden Hazard after he was ruled out through injury, alongside compatriot Kevin de Bruyne.
Michael Essien was also left out of the party which travelled to Romania as he continues to battle with injury.
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