EDDIE Howe expects Jermain Defoe to be fit for Cherries' clash with Chelsea tomorrow.
Frontman Defoe has missed the past two games against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup and Stoke City in the Premier League due to a hamstring problem.
In the previous fixture against Tottenham at Wembley Stadium, the England international was utilised as a second-half substitute.
Howe also has doubts over striker Joshua King and winger Ryan Fraser.
"Jermain should be fit," said the Cherries boss.
"Joshua King is a doubt so we will make a late call on him. Ryan Fraser has a knock so we will see how he is."
Tyrone Mings and Brad Smith remain sidelined.
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