Chelsea have revealed that winger Mykhailo Mudryk has sustained an injury during a training session, rendering him unavailable for the Luton Town fixture.
Chelsea's interest in Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun persists, but they are presently unwilling to meet the Gunners' valuation of £50million.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino needs time to get the best out of the Chelsea players, according to former Blues forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
Chelsea are still in the dark regarding the severity of the injury Carney Chukwuemeka suffered in the defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino is confident Chelsea will improve quickly despite an alarming 3-1 defeat at 10-man West Ham.
James Ward-Prowse set up two goals on his West Ham debut and Lucas Paqueta scored a late penalty as the 10-man Hammers somehow secured a 3-1 win over Chelsea.