Christopher Nkunku could be involved in a Chelsea matchday squad for the first time this season but Romeo Lavia is less likely to be involved.
Reece James and Marc Cucurella are both suspended for one game.
Brighton & Hove Albion are missing a raft of players due to injury, although James Milner and Kaoru Mitoma are both expected to be available.
Midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud and defender Lewis Dunk have been ruled out due to suspension.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Brighton & Hove Albion's Premier League double against Chelsea last season ended a 14-game winless run in this fixture.