The centre-half signed from rivals Crystal Palace picked up an ankle knock in the friendly defeat to Athletic Bilbao last week, but will start alongside Jon Fortune in the heart of the defence.
Goalkeeper Nicky Weaver could return from an injury picked up at Brighton, with Rob Elliot dropping to the bench.
Yassin Moutaouakil is suspended so Jose Semedo will start at right-back, with Kelly Youga on the left side of defence.
With Matt Holland out injured, 16-year-old Jonjo Shelvey will start in the centre of midfield alongside Therry Racon, who finally has a chance to show the Addicks fans his talents.
Jerome Thomas and Lloyd Sam are expected to start on the wings, with youngsters Scott Wagstaff and Grant Basey on the bench.
Luke Varney is expected to score goals this season and he'd love to get off to a flyer, as he partners Andy Gray in attack. New signing Stuart Fleetwood starts on the bench.
As CharltonMAD writes this article, Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza has signed on a season-long loan and goes straight into the Addicks squad.
Possible side for Swansea: Weaver, Semedo, Fortune, Hudson(c), Youga, Sam, Shelvey, Racon, Thomas, Varney, Gray
Subs: Elliot, Basey, Fleetwood, Wagstaff, Bouazza