Back in contention for Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea is the versatile Juliano Belletti while Richard Eckersley is suspended for Owen Coyle's Burnley side.
Eckersley was sent off in Burnley's midweek Carling Cup clash and is suspended for one game.
Returning however is MIchael Duff, who has overcome an ankle injury and may deputise in the heart of defence in Eckersley's absence.
Burnley skipper Steven Caldwell is still out with a groin strain.
Chelsea have a number of players coming back from injury including new signing Yuri Zhirkov and Joe Cole, although neither are thought to be fit enough to be part of the squad for this match.
Ancelotti may keep faith with the Chelsea eleven that beat Fulham 2-0 last time out, but Deco is pushing for a start after impressing during Chelsea's comeback against Sunderland.
Saloman Kalou will again be on the bench as Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka start upfront.
KICK-OFF: SATURDAY AUGUST 29th 12:45 GMT
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