Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has named a strong travelling squad for the Club World Cup, with the Blues set to face Al-Hilal in the semi-finals of the competition on Wednesday.
Tuchel has not made the trip with the rest of the squad, having tested positive for COVID-19, but he could fly out for the final, should the Champions League holders make it.
Reece James has been included in the travelling party despite the England international not yet returning from a hamstring problem, but it seems unlikely that he will play any minutes in the competition.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is set to join up with his teammates at a later date, having been involved in the Africa Cup of Nations final for Senegal, but he is unlikely to start this match.
Mason Mount has been included in the squad despite picking up a knock against Plymouth Argyle, and Tuchel will not take any chances when it comes to the midfielder's fitness.
Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both injured, though, with the pair remaining in London.
Marcos Alonso and Timo Werner are pushing to be involved in the starting XI following Saturday's victory over Plymouth in the FA Cup, with the pair potentially coming into the side here.
Meanwhile, Saul Niguez, Ross Barkley and Kenedy will be hoping for opportunities in the semi-final, but Tuchel is set to name a strong side, with Romelu Lukaku leading the line.
Hakim Ziyech, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic could also feature from the start, while Thiago Silva might return at centre-back, having not been involved at the weekend.
Chelsea possible starting lineup: Kepa; Azpilicueta, T Silva, Rudiger, Alonso; Kovacic, Kante, Jorginho; Werner, Lukaku, Ziyech
Matt Law
