Drinkwater is joined as a substitute by fellow new signing Davide Zappacosta and fit-again Eden Hazard.

Antonio Conte makes one change from the win against Everton before the international break with Tiemoue Bakayoko replacing Willian.

Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho is on the bench after recovering from a toe problem.

Deadline-day signing Aleksandar Dragovic is not involved.

Leicester: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan (c), Maguire, Fuchs, Ndidi, James, Albrighton, Mahrez, Slimani, Vardy.

Subs: Hamer, Chilwell, Amartey, King, Gray, Ulloa, Iheanacho

Chelsea: Courtois, Rudiger, Luiz, Azpilicueta, Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso, Bakayoko, Pedro, Morata

Subs: Caballero, Drinkwater, Hazard, Zappacosta, Willian, Batshuayi, Christensen