Chelsea will recall a host of senior players, with none of their expected starters having travelled to Kazakhstan for the Uefa Conference League win against Astana.
Pedro Neto, who began Thursday’s 3-1 win, serves a one-game ban after accumulating five yellow cards, while Reece James and Wesley Fofana are still injured.
The Blues may need to monitor Romeo Lavia, who was taken off as a precaution in the first half at Tottenham last weekend because of hamstring pain.
Brentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt returns after missing last weekend’s win against Newcastle with a minor issue.
Kristoffer Ajer, who has not played for two months, is fit enough to start, according to head coach Thomas Frank.
However, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes and Josh Dasilva remain sidelined.
