Blues boss Roberto Di Matteo had been hoping Sturridge would be available for the game but it appears Fernando Torres will maintain his record of having started every match this season.
Di Matteo must decide how many players to rest for a game in which Chelsea will be expected to win, almost regardless what side they put out.
Chelsea (from): Cech, Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Bertrand, Mikel, Romeu, Lampard, Ramires, Mata, Hazard, Oscar, Moses, Marin, Piazon, Torres, Turnbull.
