The Belgian playmaker will watch from the sidelines as Chelsea hosts Tottenham in a match with major Premier League title implications.
Eden Hazard has dropped to the bench for Chelsea’s clash with Tottenham, while John Terry starts for the first time since March.
A loss or draw for Spurs at Stamford Bridge will clinch the Premier League title for Leicester City.
CHELSEA: Begovic; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Pedro; Diego Costa
SUBS: Amelia, Baba, Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, Oscar, Hazard, Traore
TOTTENHAM: Lloris (c), Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Dembele; Lamela, Eriksen, Son; Kane
SUBS: Vorm, Davies, Wimmer, Carroll, Chadli, Mason, Clinton