Enzo Maresca has hinted that he will make several changes for tonight’s clash with Ipswich.
Some key players may be rested with Chelsea playing their ninth match in December.
Noni Madueke and Renato Veiga could return to the fold while Romeo Lavia remains sidelined and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a doubt.
The Blues will be looking to end 2024 second to Liverpool in the Premier League table - and they can do so with three points at Portman Road tonight.
Chelsea were on the end of a shock 2-1 defeat to London rivals Fulham last time out after a late turnaround from the Cottagers secured them the spoils.
Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to pile misery on the hosts, with Ipswich the only Prem club without a home win this season.
The Tractor Boys sit second bottom in the table, and Kieran McKenna will know his side’s home form will need to drastically improve to give them any chance of survival.