England midfielder Joe Cole, also back in training after knee ligament problems, is still a few weeks away from a return to action.
Juliano Belletti has recovered from his Achilles injury but defenders Alex (groin) and Paulo Ferreira (knee) both miss out.
Kick-off against Burnley - who beat Manchester United and Everton in their last two league fixtures - is at 12.45pm.
Chelsea (from): Cech, Turnbull, Hilario, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Carvalho, A Cole, Ballack, Sturridge, Mikel, Deco, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Kalou, Malouda, Essien, Belletti, Hutchinson.
