Juan Mata gets a chance to prove his worth to Jose Mourinho as he starts against Swindon Town in the League Cup on Tuesday.

The Spanish international, who was voted the club's player of the year for the past two seasons, has seen opportunities at a premium, appearing only twice in the starting XI for the West London outfit.

David Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta, who have struggled to play regularly thus far in the season are picked by the Mourinho.

Swindon Town are without midfielders Ryan Harley (knee) and Ryan Mason (thigh) for the visit of last season's Europa League winners.

Alex Pritchard starts for the Robins after returning from suspension, but Nathan Byrne sits out the last of his three game ban.

Swindon Town: Foderingham, Thompson N, Hall, Ward, McEveley, Kasim, Luongo, Pritchard, Ajose, Ranger, N'Guessan

Chelsea: Schwarzer; Azpilicueta, D Luiz, Cahill, Bertrand; Essien, Van Ginkel; De Bruyne, Mata, Willian; Torres