Manager Carlo Ancelotti expects the £17million Brazilian midfielder to feature for the first time in next weekend's game against Stoke.
Chelsea have Branislav Ivanovic fit for the trip to the DW Stadium and Frank Lampard has recovered completely from an ankle knock.
Jeffrey Bruma was due to undergo a hernia operation today while Kakuta has a back injury - but Jose Bosingwa has resumed training and could return to action in two to three weeks.
Chelsea (from): Cech, Hilario, Turnbull, A Cole, Kalou, Drogba, Terry, Alex, Malouda, Lampard, Essien, Mikel, Benayoun, Anelka, Zhirkov, Sturridge, Ferreira, Ivanovic.
