Thiago Silva will not be thrust quickly back into Premier League action despite an injury to Antonio Rudiger that leaves Chelsea low on central defenders.
Brazil captain Silva jetted back to London after playing a full game in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Manaus in the early hours of Friday.
‘It would be possible in theory,’ said Blues boss Thomas Tuchel, when asked if the 37-year-old was available.
‘If he didn’t play (for Brazil) we would have thought about it but with all the circumstances — he played for 90 minutes, 12 hours of travel, did not hear the team meeting, was not part of the tactical training — I don’t think this is the moment.