Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says Gus Hamer will be monitored after the loss at Liverpool but is "hopeful" the midfielder will be able to play.
Cameron Archer is back in contention after recovering from a recent calf complaint.
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell will be assessed following illness.
Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevor Chalobah returned to action in Thursday's win against Manchester United, while Robert Sanchez has resumed training this week.
Nicolas Jackson and Moises Caicedo are both a yellow card away from a two-match ban.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Sheffield United lost 2-1 the last time they hosted Chelsea and are at risk of losing back-to-back home league games against the Blues for the first time since 1965.