Liam Delap leads the line in place of Pedro with Jesse Derry back among the subs after his recent head injury.
Chelsea are yet to disclose any reason for Pedro’s absence.
It comes hours after his shock exclusion ahead of the World Cup with Ancelotti opting for a 34-year-old Neymar, along with Lyon’s Endrick and Zenit St Petersburg’s Luiz Henrique.
‘I tried to give my best at all times,’ Pedro said in response to his crushing snub on social media.
‘Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to fulfil this dream of representing my country in a World Cup, but I remain calm and focused, as I always try to be.
‘Joys and frustrations are part of football. From now on, I wish good luck to everyone who is there.
‘I will be just another fan cheering for them to bring the sixth title home.’
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