Chelsea head into their Premier League encounter with Aston Villa looking to extend their unbeaten streak in all competitions to three matches.
After a comeback draw at Bournemouth, Frank Lampard watched his side record wins and clean sheets against Liverpool and Everton last week.
However, the Blues continue to deal with a lengthy injury list ahead of attempting to strengthen their hold of fourth place in the top-flight standings.
Here, Sports Mole predicts how Lampard's side may line up for the game in the West Midlands on Saturday evening.
Out: Jorginho (suspended), N'Golo Kante (hamstring), Callum Hudson-Odoi (hamstring), Tammy Abraham (ankle), Mateo Kovacic (Achilles),
Doubtful: Christian Pulisic (muscular), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (lack of match fitness)
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Barring any late fitness issues, the club legend may opt to select an unchanged starting lineup at Villa Park.
While Tammy Abraham is closing in on a return from an ankle injury, Olivier Giroud has impressed during the academy graduate's time on the sidelines.
Although Jorginho remains absent through suspension and Mateo Kovacic is continuing to deal with an Achilles injury, N'Golo Kante is closing in on a return to midfield.
Nevertheless, Billy Gilmour, Ross Barkley and Mason Mount are expected to make up the midfield three after they all starred against the Toffees last weekend.
On the back of two shutouts in succession, Lampard will stick with the same back four, leaving Reece James to stay among the replacements.
Despite making progress in their bid to return to the squad, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi will only be considered for places on the substitutes' bench at best.
Darren Plant
