Chelsea and Arsenal are set to meet in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday evening, but both sides will be without a number of key players
Arsenal are set to face Chelsea on Wednesday evening in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-finals tie.
Both and will have to contend with a number of absent players as they aim to secure an advantage in reaching the final of the first domestic competition of the season. Despite currently thriving in the , Arteta's Gunners have faced their share of challenges, with the Spanish manager losing several key first-team players to various long-term and short-term issues.
On the other hand, Rosenior is just beginning to find his feet at Stamford Bridge, having been appointed as Enzo Maresca's successor last week. Although he managed a 5-1 victory over Charlton in the FA Cup in his first match in charge, it's not all plain sailing in west London.
The English manager also has several players who will be absent for Wednesday's FA Cup showdown at the Bridge, which could potentially hinder his chances of securing silverware in his inaugural season at the helm. Here, the Mirror provides a roundup of all the players who might miss the Chelsea vs Arsenal clash tonight...
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Reece James
It's a similar situation for Reece James, who will be checked on Wednesday. ( Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)