TEAM NEWS
Ronald Koeman has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Wednesday’s trip to the Bet365 Stadium.
Idrissa Gana Gueye won’t be considered for selection after travelling back from Gabon where he’d been part of the Senegal squad which reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Muhamed Besic [knee] and Dominic Calvert-Lewin [ankle] remain on the sidelines.
Mark Hughes might included January recruit Saido Berahino in his squad for Wednesday’s match. The striker is yet to play since his switch from West Bromwich Albion.
Wilfried Bony and Mame Biram Diouf's involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations is over but they, like Blues midfielder Gana, may not be involved in this match.