Early team news for Chelsea clash

The match, which is being shown live on Amazon Prime, is a late kick-off at 20:15 GMT and presents an opportunity to recover from the weekend loss at Newcastle United.

Erik ten Hag made four changes for the 1-0 reverse on Tyneside and praised his central defensive pairing of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw afterwards. Nonetheless, there is the option for Shaw to revert to left-back as the manager aims to work out how to return to winning ways.

Kobbie Mainoo is vying for his third successive league start, while Rasmus Hojlund appears to be being treated carefully after his injury, with the Denmark international coming on after about an hour at St James' Park.

The game may come too early for the likes of Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen, Amad and former Blues midfielder Mason Mount, although they are on the road to recovery.

Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Casemiro are definitely still sidelined for the Reds, while Dan Gore and Hannibal may be in contention for a place in the matchday squad after not making the bench at Newcastle.

Skipper Bruno Fernandes is one booking away from a domestic suspension.

CHELSEA'S TEAM NEWS

Conor Gallagher is banned for Wednesday's clash after being shown a second yellow card in the 3-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, for a foul on Billy Gilmour.

Mauricio Pochettino's men held out for an impressive three points despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half, following their captain's dismissal.

The 10th-placed Londoners have been dealing with a lengthy injury list, which has included Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and Carney Chukwuemeka. However, Reece James and Marc Cucurella are back from their suspensions and there are suggestions that Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku could all be available for the journey north.