A few of Chelsea's first-cooperative players are prone to be rested for the visit of Championship play-off contenders Watford in Sunday's FA Cup tie.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has a harmed finger, so experienced understudy Petr Cech could space in.
What's more first-decision advances Diego Costa and Eden Hazard could be forgotten after a difficult winter plan.
"Clearly we are going to rest several players. That is typical," said manager Jose Mourinho.
Match Facts
Chelsea have won four of the five FA Cup ties they have played against Watford, including one after a replay.
The Blues have scored nine goals without yielding in two past FA Cup ties against the Hornets.
The initially meeting in the middle of Chelsea and Watford (March 1970) and the last (January 2010) came in the FA Cup.
Chelsea have lost just two of their last 33 FA Cup matches (W25 D6 L2), however one of the attracts prompted end on plenty by Everton.
Oscar has four goals and two helps in eight FA Cup begins for Chelsea.
In the last six seasons, Watford have been thumped out twice by Man City, twice via Chelsea, once by Spurs and once by Brighton.
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