The London Blues Chelsea are facing a huge amount of trouble recently because of their squad depth against Arsenal. Chelsea’s new manager, Liam Rosenior, has already mentioned that the Blues might have some problems leading to the match. The coach also gave injury updates on Enzo Fernandez, Gittens, and Estevao. Chelsea are facing Arsenal in the Carabao Cup after they lost the first leg against their London rivals. Rosenior has a huge job ahead, as Arsenal are one of the best teams in the world right now. It would be interesting to see how Liam Rosenior plans to defeat Mikel Arteta.
Why Chelsea will face problems ahead of the Arsenal clash
Chelsea may not be able to field a full-strength team when they face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Blues go head-to-head with the Gunners in the semi-final second leg of the Carabao Cup with an uphill battle on their hands. Given the result of January’s reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge. On that occasion, Arsenal ran out 3-2 winners thanks to goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres, and Martin Zubimendi cancelling out Alejandro Garnacho’s spectacular brace. However, with the benefit of a second leg on hand. Chelsea still have the chance to make March’s final at Wembley. Where they could face either Man City or Newcastle United. While Liam Rosenior would have a full squad to pick and choose from for Tuesday’s encounter. The head coach may be without a number of key players via injury and other absences. While Estevao has thrived with Chelsea since making the move from Palmeiras last summer, the Brazilian is unlikely to feature in Tuesday’s game against Arsenal. Rosenior announced during Monday’s press conference that the 18-year-old is currently on compassionate leave with no pressure to return.
Preview of Arsenal vs Chelsea
Arsenal are looking to secure their spot in the final of the Carabao Cup as they take on Chelsea in the second leg of their semi-final encounter. The Gunners ran rampant to win 4-0 at Leeds last time out. Martín Zubimendi opened the scoring with a header before Noni Madueke beat Karl Darlow directly from a corner to double the advantage. Viktor Gyökeres added a third when he met a Gabriel Martinelli. Cross before Gabriel Jesus rounded off the victory with a good finish late on. Chelsea came from behind to overcome London rivals West Ham in their previous outing. A disastrous first half saw the Blues trail 2-0 after Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville struck before the break. João Pedro pulled his side back in the game after the restart before Marc Cucurella levelled matters. Enzo Fernández then won it in stoppage time with a well-taken strike. Mikel Arteta’s side currently holds a 3-2 advantage, having triumphed at Stamford Bridge in the first leg. Ben White, Viktor Gyökeres, and Martín Zubimendi were Arsenal’s heroes in West London, but Alejandro Garnacho netted twice to keep Chelsea’s hopes alive going into the second leg.
Chelsea vs Arsenal — What to Expect
This game will be won in the middle.
Arsenal want control, tempo, and territory.
Chelsea must deny them rhythm.
Under Rosenior, expect:
⚡ Compact back four
⚡ Double pivot to disrupt build-up
⚡ Quick transitions into space behind Arsenal’s… pic.twitter.com/cRXOfTRyrH
— CFCTalksDaily (@CFCtalksdaily) February 3, 2026
Liam Rosenior’s interview before the game
“Yeah, I think my players—I look at Enzo Fernandez [who] has won a World Cup, as well as the group winning two trophies last year—can play in big games,” Rosenior told reporters ahead of his first opportunity to lead Chelsea into a major final. “They can perform in big games, and it’s definitely a big game on Tuesday.” I won’t speak about what Arsenal or Mikel Arteta have or hasn’t done. That’s not my concern. My concern is resting. “It’s another three-game week; we need to recover. It’s going to be a really physical game on Tuesday, and [I focus on] preparing the team as best I can for that game.”
Author’s insight
From an author’s point of view, Chelsea has a tough game ahead of them. It would be interesting to see how they plan to beat Arsenal.
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