Our head coach knows the huge Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur is on the horizon but has picked a strong XI for a tough test against a Blues outfit looking to earn a place in the top five, and a spot in next term's Champions League.
With match rhythm deemed very important by the boss, he has resisted the urge to simply field a shadow side for the west London encounter.
There are five changes to the team on duty against West Ham United last time out.
Andre Onana replaces Altay Bayindir in goal, while the defence could line up in a couple of ways.