Benoit Badiashile missed Chelsea's last two games due to muscle fatigue. The Blues faced Luton Town in the Premier League and then faced Preston in the FA Cup 3rd round game.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have reached the 4th round of FA Cup and are currently waiting for their opponent.
The Blues will now face Middlesbrough on Tuesday, January 9 in Carabao Cup semi-final first leg game.
Badiashile is expected to make his return for the Blues in the Carabao Cup.