The Blues skipper has missed the last 4 games having aggravated a groin strain during the away defeat at West Ham on 13th February.
Striker Chris Sutton could also return for the live television game against Spurs on Saturday evening. Sutton has missed the last two games with the hip injury he sustained in the 1-0 home win against Sunderland on 25th February.
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