Chelsea are likely to be without 11 first-team players this weekend as new signing Joao Felix begins a three-match ban after his red card at Fulham.
Midfielder Denis Zakaria suffered a thigh issue in that game and joins the likes of Ben Chilwell, Reece James, and Raheem Sterling on the sidelines.
Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell returns from a three-match ban after his Boxing Day dismissal.
James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson remain long-term absentees.
CHRIS SUTTON'S PREDICTION
Chelsea will pay tribute to their late manager Gianluca Vialli, who passed away last week, before this game and it is going to be an emotional afternoon at Stamford Bridge.