Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is available after serving a two-match ban. Cole Palmer returns for Chelsea but Enzo Fernandez is out for the season after surgery.
Villa aims for a third league win over Chelsea, with statistics showing the away side winning the last four meetings and Chelsea dominating historically at Villa Park.
Aston Villa is in good form with just one loss in their last six league matches and unbeaten in their last five home games, while Chelsea recently suffered a hefty defeat at Arsenal.
Ollie Watkins is close to reaching a milestone of 20 Premier League goals in a season for Aston Villa, while Chelsea has already conceded a club record 57 goals this season.
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