Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross is set to make his first appearance of the season in Tuesday's home Capital One Cup tie against Chelsea following back surgery.
Striker Mame Biram Diouf is also poised to return after compassionate leave, but Spanish pair Bojan Krkic (toe) and Marc Muniesa (thigh) are doubts.
Holders Chelsea begin their defence without suspended midfielder Nemanja Matic after his dismissal at West Ham.
Forwards Loic Remy and Pedro are likely to miss the trip through injury.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (knee) and Branislav Ivanovic (hamstring) are definitely out as Chelsea aim to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at the Boleyn Ground.
my prediction : Stoke 3-1 Chelsea
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