Though they demonstrated their supremacy when the clubs last met a fortnight ago, European champions Chelsea have a series of injury concerns to contend with as they look to complete the double over Group H bottom club Malmo in the Champions League.
The sides meet again on Tuesday, with the Premier League leaders aiming to take another step towards a place in the last 16. Ahead of the game, Sports Mole assesses the latest team news in both camps.
MALMO vs. CHELSEA
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MALMO
Out: Ola Toivonen (knee), Jonas Knudsen (knee)
Doubtful: Felix Beijmo (collarbone)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Dahlin; Moisander, Ahmedhodzic, Brorsson; Larsson, Rakip, Innocent, Christiansen, Olsson; Birmancevic, Colak
CHELSEA
Out: Romelu Lukaku (ankle), Timo Werner (thigh), Christian Pulisic (ankle), Mateo Kovacic (hamstring)
Doubtful: Mason Mount (illness)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Chalobah; James, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Alonso; Mount, Ziyech; Havertz
