And up against Morecambe, who currently sit second bottom in League Two, Chelsea will likely use the fixture as an opportunity to rotate and give minutes to fringe players. Such rotation could afford Reece James the chance to get his first minutes since suffering another hamstring injury in mid-November.

Such is the strength in depth at Stamford Bridge, Maresca has been able to make sweeping changes in cup competitions this season. With all due respect to The Shrimps, even a heavily rotated Chelsea side will be expected to win.