It means that Christopher Nkunku is again likely to lead the line, despite an underwhelming performance when the Blues crashed out of the FA Cup against the same opponents last weekend.
Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile all remain long-term absentees, while Mykhailo Mudryk is still provisionally suspended after failing a drugs test.
Filip Jorgensen is set to return in goal in place of Robert Sanchez, after Maresca confirmed the 22-year-old is now his first-choice ‘keeper in the league.
With Marc Guiu already sidelined, Enzo Maresca had hoped to have the striker back for the trip to the Amex.
Chelsea will be without Nicolas Jackson for around a month, starting with tonight’s trip to Brighton.
