Chelsea now have to turn their attentions back to the Premier League title race after Saturday’s emphatic 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final.
Nemanja Matic’s thunder strike ensured that Chelsea bounced back from their surprise 2-0 defeat at Manchester United and reignited hopes over their previously stuttering title charge with a morale-boosting win.
Southampton have not been in action since the 15 April when they lost resoundingly to Manchester City in the Premier League, and as a result, they have a fresh squad to pick from.
January signing Manolo Gabbiadini who had scored four goals in five Premier League games prior to his injury has returned to the first team against Manchester City after nearly a month out of action.
In other news former Chelsea player, Oriel Romeu is in line to start at Stamford Bridge, having completed a two-game suspension. Sam McQueen looks set to miss out with a minor groin strain, while long-term absentees Matt Targett and Charlie Austin are yet to return to training.
Gary Cahill, who missed out on the FA Cup semi-final, has however returned to training and could start in place of the impressive Nathan Ake.
