Graham Potter plans to use the international break as an opportunity to "gain some freshness and recharge" ahead of the intense run of fixtures Chelsea face to complete their season.
The momentum built by three consecutive victories was checked at the weekend as the Blues were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by relegation-threatened Everton. It is a result that kept Potter's side 10th in the Premier League table and further dented Chelsea's chances of finishing in a European spot.
A top-four finish has become almost an impossibility for Chelsea, especially given the Blues still have away games against title-chasing Arsenal and Manchester City, a visit to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United, and home fixtures against top-four hopefuls Liverpool and Brighton.
