Chelsea defensive duo Gary Cahill and John Terry didn't travel with the squad for the Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Both were absent with minor injuries as Guud Hiddink handed January signing Matt Miazga, 20, his club debut alongside Branislav Ivanovic in the heart of Chelsea's defence.
Eden Hazard also failed to recover from injury in time for the trip to Villa Park, while Willian was ruled out with a knock and Diego Costa saw out the final match of his extended ban after admitting a charge of improper conduct for his actions in the FA Cup defeat at Goodison Park last month.
Aston Villa: Guzan, Hutton, Richards, Lescott, Cissokho, Sanchez, Westwood, Gana, Gil, Gestede, Ayew.
Subs: Okore, Bacuna, Sinclair, Veretout, Bunn, Lyden, Grealish.
Chelsea: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Miazga, Baba, Fabregas, Mikel, Pedro, Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, Remy.
Subs: Begovic, Oscar, Falcao, Alexandre Pato, Traore, Matic, Clarke-Salter.
Referee: Neil Swarbrick (Lancashire)
