Chelsea are without defenders Ben Chilwell and Levi Colwill, who have both sustained injuries.
Conor Gallagher is suffering with illness, while Carney Chukwuemeka, Reece James, Benoit Badiashile and Christopher Nkunku all remain out.
Newcastle will be missing Kieran Trippier, who has a calf problem.
Lewis Hall is unavailable to face his parent club and Callum Wilson, Joelinton and Nick Pope are all long-term absentees.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- Chelsea have lost just one of their 28 home games against Newcastle United in the Premier League (W20, D7).
- The Blues could complete a league double over Newcastle for the first time since 1986-87.