Birmingham City are set to name an unchanged side for the visit of Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea side.
While defensive duo Liam Ridgewell and Roger Johnson picked up knocks during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Everton, City boss Alex McLeish is hopeful that the pair will be fit enough to face Chelsea on Boxing Day.
If Ridgewell doesn't make it, he could be replaced by former Middlesbrough man Franck Queudrue.
Elsewhere, McLeish is unlikely to make any further changes to a line-up that has overperformed so far this season.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has a few injury concerns.
Most critically, Nicolas Anelka has a muscle injury and the striker is set to be replaced by Salomon Kalou, although youngster Daniel Sturridge is also pushing for a start upfront.
Also out is midfielder Michael Essien - Jon Obi Mikel will deputise - and Jose Bosingwa, who will be replaced by Branislav Ivanovic.
Fit again winger Yuri Zhirkov could start for Chelsea, with Joe Cole dropping to the bench.
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