New signing Yuri Zhirkov is out for Chelsea, while Hull City may hand starts to all four of their new acquisitions.
Midfielders Seyi Olofinjana and Jozy Altidore along with winger Stephen Hunt and striker Kamel Ghilas could all start for Phil Brown's men.
Definitely out for Hull are midfielder trio Jimmy Bullard, Richard Garcia and Ian Ashbee, but goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has overcome a thumb injury and could start between the posts.
For Chelsea, Zhirkov's absence means Florent Malouda will continue on the left of midfield.
With manager Carlo Ancelotti playing a diamond formation, there is unlikely to be a starting place for Michael Ballack.
Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba will start upfront for Chelsea, with Frank Lampard playing just behind.
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