Gittens (ankle) remains sidelined and is expected to miss several more weeks, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Not yet [ready], it's still a few weeks."
Analysis:Gittens continues recovering from the ankle injury he sustained while representing England U21 against Kazakhstan, which forced him off at halftime. The winger has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season, with his latest setback further delaying his return to competitive action. Having already struggled with two previous hamstring injuries, Gittens faces another period on the sidelines before he can compete for a place in Chelsea's attack. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto remain the main attacking options in his absence.
