Chelsea host 2016 Premier League winners Leicester City later on Sunday.
The Blues will be hoping that Antonio Rudiger and Willian will be back in action after both were sidelined with knee injuries.
Meanwhile, Leicester defender Filip Benkovic is still out with an ankle niggle.
Kick-off from Stamford Bridge is at 7:30 pm UAE time.

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