Eden Hazard has been left our of Chelsea’s starting XI for tonight’s Premier League game with Swansea.
The Belgian is on the bench, with Antonio Conte seemingly resting his star player with another game on Saturday.
Cesar Azpilicueta, a regular starter, also drops to the bench.
Willian and Antonio Rudiger replace them respectively.
It was thought Victor Moses could return to the starting line-up however he has to make do with a place on the bench.
The Nigerian international has not played since being forced off with a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace six weeks ago.
He was an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool at the weekend.
Charly Musonda, Michy Batshuayi and David Luiz all miss out entirely because of injury.
Chelsea will be confident of victory at Stamford Bridge with Swansea desperately struggling for form. Paul Clements side ended a run of five straight defeats with a 0-0 draw at home to Bournemouth at the weekend.
Chelsea play Newcastle on Saturday.
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