CHELSEA host National League leaders Chesterfield in the FA Cup third round this weekend.
Boss Thomas Tuchel has had to be adaptive in recent weeks, with injuries and Covid-19 having hugely disrupted his plans.
The Blues secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Tottenham in their League Cup semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
But with work still to do in the second leg next week, Tuchel is set to rotate within his means against Chesterfield beforehand.
Two youngsters that could come in are Harvey Vale and Jude Soonsup-Bell.
Attacker Vale, 18, is among the Premier League's most exciting talents to watch in 2022.
He idolised Cristiano Ronaldo growing up but is now blazing his own trail – starting against Brentford last month before coming on against Spurs earlier this week.
Soonsup-Bell, 17, also started that Brentford clash – having been prolific at under-18 level this term.
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The teenage prodigy has 16 goals in 17 outings in the Under-18 Premier League.
Elsewhere in the side Kepa Arrizabalaga is likely to continue deputising between the sticks with Edouard Mendy on international duty, although Marcus Bettinelli could be handed a debut.
Thiago Silva will miss out again in central defence due to Covid-19, while Trevoh Chalobah has a thigh issue.
Andreas Christensen returned to training this week and could feature,while Cesar Azpilicueta is available despite suffering from cramp against Spurs.
Malang Sarr is likely to continue with Antonio Rudiger rested – while youngster Xavier Mbuyamba will hope to be in the frame.
First choice wing-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell are missing with long-term thigh and knee injuries respectively.
Callum Hudson-Odoi could fill in for James having done so before.
While talented teenager Lewis Hall may give Marcos Alonso an afternoon off, having filled in at left wing-back for Chelsea's Under-23s this term despite preferring central midfield.
Xavier Simons is also in the frame, having started the recent 2-0 victory Brentford.
N'Golo Kante will miss out in midfield due to Covid-19 – with Ross Barkley expected to gather some valuable minutes.
Saul Niguez put in by far his best display in blue against Spurs in mid-week and will hope to be handed an opportunity to build on his performance.
Jorginho, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mateo Kovacic are also options, while Christian Pulisic could play on the flank.
Tuchel confirmed that he will look to give Timo Werner minutes upfront, while Harvey Vale and Jude Soonsup-Bell will be hungry for more opportunities up top.
Romelu Lukaku could be involved, while Kai Havertz is also available despite breaking his finger against Spurs.
Hakim Ziyech and Mason Mount are also options that Tuchel could turn to.
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