Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has opted to leave Fernando Torres on the substitutes' bench for the match against Blackburn.
Daniel Sturridge is set to lead the forward line at Ewood Park, while John Terry returns to the side after missing the mid-week Champions League match against Genk.
Blackburn's David Dunn is on the bench after recovering from a calf injury, while Junior Hoilett is fit to start the match.
Blackburn: Robinson; Lowe, Samba, Givet, Rochina; Olsson Nzonzi, Pedersen, Hoilett; Formica, Yakubu.
Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Mikel, Lampard; Mata, Sturridge, Malouda.
