Nottingham Forest make one change from the aspect that began their 3-1 win at Sheffield United final weekend. Moussa Niakhate replaces Anthony Elanga within the beginning XI. Taiwo Awoniyi, who has not began since February due to a groin damage, is on the bench.
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Montiel, Boly, Murillo, Niakhate, Aina, Gibbs-White, Yates, Danilo, Hudson-Odoi, Wooden.
Substitutes: Turner, Sangare, Kouyate, Awoniyi, Toffolo, DomÃnguez, Elanga, Origi, Omobamidele.
Chelsea stick to the identical XI that beat West Ham 5-0 final weekend. Captain Reece James, who has not performed since 10 December, is again on the bench together with Lesley Ugochukwu, who has additionally been injured and never performed since 24 December.
Chelsea: Petrovic; Chalobah, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer; Madueke, Jackson, Mudryk.
Substitutes: Bettinelli, Disasi, Sterling, Ugochukwu, Nkunku, James, Colwill, Gusto, Casadei.