However, the Blues come into the game with fitness concerns over important first team players. Frank Lampard, David Luiz, Juan Mata and summer arrival André Schürrle aren't yet at 100%, though are still expected to be involved in some capacity. Midfielder Marco van Ginkel, who arrived from Vitesse last month, is likely to make his Chelsea debut.
Chelsea and Hull City will kick off their 2013-14 English Premier League campaign on Sunday at Stamford Bridge amid plenty of hype.
The Blues are back under the direction of Jose Mourinho and being picked by many to contend for the EPL title.
Meanwhile, the Tigers are back in the EPL for the first time since the 2009-10 season and just looking to survive what is expected to be a tight relegation battle.
The last time the two clubs played at Stamford Bridge on the first day of the season, Chelsea were 2-1 winners in August 2009.
Hull City only have one injury problem, with midfielder Stephen Quinn unavailable with a hamstring injury. Manager Steve Bruce will likely hand competitive debuts to Jake Livermore and Tom Huddlestone this weekend, while Sunderland loanee striker Danny Graham, goalkeeper Allan McGregor and defender Maynor Figueroa could also make their first appearances for the Tigers.
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: None In doubt: Frank Lampard (achilles), David Luiz (hamstring), Juan Mata (knock), André Schürrle (match fitness)
Hull City injuries and suspensions
Out: Stephen Quinn (hamstring), In doubt: None
Match Date\Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
