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Why Reece James and Pedro Neto are missing from Chelsea squad against Arsenal today

Absent: Reece James and Pedro Neto

Chelsea Football Newsletter

Chelsea Football Newsletter

Neither the Blues captain or the Portugal international are in the Chelsea matchday squad for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

It is not yet known whether James or Neto will be available for Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Wolves at the weekend, but they are considered doubts by head coach Liam Rosenior.

"Unfortunately a few issues, Pedro and Reece had fitness tests this morning, I tried to leave it as late as possible but they are not available,” Rosenior told Sky Sports ahead of kick-off.

"It's a shame, hopefully will be back for the next one."

The good news for Chelsea is that Liam Delap, Moises Caicedo and Malo Gusto - who all missed the first leg - have been selected to start in what appears to be a change of formation from the visitors.

More to follow.

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