The wheels have fallen off Chelsea’s Premier League title bid in recent weeks following a run of four games without a win.
That has seen Enzo Maresca’s side slip 10 points behind leaders Liverpool having also played a game more.
A top-four finish is a more realistic aim and three points against Bournemouth would get them back on track.
The Cherries are unbeaten in eight in the league but have not beaten Chelsea in five years.
