Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino concedes the suspension of Nicolas Jackson is a major problem.
A fifth yellow card means Jackson is unavailable for Monday's clash at Fulham.
Pochettino admits he may play without a striker, stating: "We have a few options, to play with a striker or without a striker,' he added. 'Also we need to assess all the squad after the game, things appear after 48 hours. We need to see how they are and how they recover from the effort of Wednesday. But different options can meet.
"The most important thing is to adapt to the squad and players that are available, and to try to find a way to perform. That is the most important thing. Maybe there are different characteristics we can use.
"We can play with one striker or maybe we can play without a striker, with another second-line player or an offensive midfielder. But there are still a few days and I need to think and assess all the squad to take the best decision."