The suspension of Danny Rose for this clash is a huge blow for Mauricio Pochettino.
Tottenham’s pace comes from their full backs so they go to Stamford Bridge lacking 50 per cent of their firepower.
Rose was so good against Arsenal three weeks ago as Spurs played with three at the back. Unless Pochettino springs a surprise and opts for Dele Alli or Son Heung-min at wing back, Tottenham will have to settle for a back four with Eric Dier and Kevin Wimmer in the middle and centre back Jan Vertonghen on the left.
Chelsea look strong favourites to inflict a first league defeat of the season on Tottenham.