Jose Mourinho has dropped Cesar Azpilicueta from his Chelsea side to play Norwich City on Saturday afternoon in favour of Kenedy, who will start at left-back at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the Brazilian usually occupying the secondary striker role, Kenedy's ability to play on either flank will be utilised by Mourinho in defence for what is a must-win match for the champions.
The Portuguese tactician has also decided to reintroduce Branislav Ivanovic into Chelsea's starting XI following his recovery from injury while Kurt Zouma and John Terry take up the central defensive positions.
Further up field, Nemanja Matic will partner Cesc Fabregas - with Ramires also dropped from the team - in the middle of the park while Pedro, Willian and Eden Hazard also start.
Diego Costa will lead the attacking line for the Blues against the Canaries.
Chelsea starting XI: Begovic; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Kenedy; Matic, Fabregas; Pedro, Willian, Hazard; Diego Costa.
Norwich starting XI: Ruddy, Wisdom, Bennett, Bassong, Olsson, Mulumbu, O'Neil, Howson, Redmond, Brady, Mbokani.
