The influential former England international was forced to miss last weekend's 4-1 defeat to West Brom with a knee problem.
The 33-year-old told the club's official website: "The injury is coming on.
"It has taken longer than I thought to clear up but I should be back for the weekend.
"It was stiff after Sunderland and, having played that game, I probably knew I would miss West Brom but I should be back in full training by the middle of the week and then back in to face Chelsea."
Source: PA
Source: PA