According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will be without Moises Caicedo, who has a hamstring injury, as well as Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha, who are both out. However, Lavia returns to the squad after missing the Leeds United match.
Chelsea's last match in the Premier League ended in a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, but they had previously beaten Fulham and Brighton. In the League Cup, they thrashed Leeds 6-3 after being 2-0 down at halftime. Hull City, meanwhile, have started the season with wins over Manchester United and Coventry City, as well as a draw with Aston Villa. They are currently third in the table with seven points, one more than Chelsea in fourth.