Chelsea's campaign is in trouble after a shock 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth, and the Blues are next set for Premier League action against Huddersfield Town at home on Saturday.
The hosts have lost their last two league games without scoring, but the Terriers are the bottom side in the division and are 12 points from safety.
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has recruited loan signing Gonzalo Higuain to bolster his failing attack, but the Argentina international is a doubt for the next game.
The west London giants are desperate for three points, and will not want to miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification for a second-consecutive season.