Chelsea forward Cole Palmer remains sidelined as the club continue to carefully manage his ongoing groin injury, which has restricted him to just four appearances this season.
Liverpool's defensive concerns following Ibrahima Konate's withdrawal in their 2–1 defeat to Chelsea may prove short-lived, with positive signs emerging that the French centre-back's quad problem is not as serious as initially feared.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the contract renewal situation of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck this season.
John Obi Mikel has heaped praise on Moises Caicedo, describing the Chelsea midfielder as "worth every penny" after the Blues' impressive 2–1 victory over reigning champions Liverpool at the weekend.
Chelsea have been dealt a fresh injury blow after captain Reece James withdrew from the England squad with a knock sustained against Liverpool.
Bayern Munich have reportedly already decided to pursue a permanent deal for on loan Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson.