Willian could return for Chelsea after recovering from the calf injury that ruled him out of the win at Watford.
Mikel John Obi, an Olympic bronze medallist with Nigeria, is expected to return after the international break.
Burnley look set to revert to the team that beat Liverpool last weekend with striker Andre Gray returning.
Forward Ashley Barnes (hamstring) is out until after the international break. Loanee Jon Flanagan is rested after playing 120 minutes in midweek.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Guy Mowbray: "As demonstrated against Liverpool, Burnley could win a decent percentage of their points this season in games you might not expect them to get anything from.