Liam Rosenior applauds the Chelsea fans.
Liam Rosenior was handed one or two injury worries before the Arsenal game.
Liam Rosenior's first match at Stamford Bridge did not go the way he would have liked - but the new Chelsea manager may have other problems before his first Premier League game.
Liam Rosenior was hit with a wave of injuries ahead of Chelsea's League Cup semi-final first leg clash vs Arsenal. Rosenior found himself in the Stamford Bridge dugout for the first time since being appointed as Enzo Maresca's permanent successor.
Despite a spirited performance, defensive lapses saw Mikel Arteta's side secure a 3-2 aggregate lead to take into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal's cause was aided by the last-minute withdrawal of FIVE Chelsea players on the day of the match at Stamford Bridge.
Ben White headed in Declan Rice's corner after Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez flapped at the ball, before the Spaniard then spilled a cross into the path of Viktor Gyokeres, who tapped into an open goal. Alejandro Garnacho did give Chelsea hope by scoring a brace off the bench, but Martin Zubimendi's strike, either side of the Argentine's goals, will mean Arsenal are the heavy favourites to reach the final at Wembley Stadium.
After the match and the sudden pile-up of injuries, Mirror Football takes a look at the injured Blues and whether they will be available for Rosenior's first Premier League game against Brentford.
Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England1 of 9
Liam Rosenior's injury disaster
Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England
Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Brentford, England2 of 9
Cole Palmer injured again
Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Brentford, England
Malo Gusto of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 07, 2026 in London, England4 of 9
Malo Gusto
Malo Gusto of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 07, 2026 in London, England
Reece James of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 07, 2026 in London, England5 of 9
Reece James
Reece James of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 07, 2026 in London, England
Jamie Gittens of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 13, 2025 in London, England7 of 9
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Jamie Gittens of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on December 13, 2025 in London, England
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Romeo Lavia of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 1, 2025 in London, England