Chelsea vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups - Josh Acheampong pictured advancing with the ball from defense
Chelsea vs Leeds Confirmed Lineups - Josh Acheampong pictured advancing with the ball from defense
These are the Chelsea vs Leeds confirmed lineups for their EFL Cup clash. The undefeated start to life for Xabi Alonso came to a close against Arsenal at the weekend and he’ll have the tall order of picking his team back up to take on a very physical unit. The Whites have started pretty solidly this term, gaining five points from nine in the league and awaiting a first defeat of the campaign. This is sure to be a big test for the Spanish boss as he meets his first highly physical, defensive back five since moving to England.
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Chelsea Team News
All injury and suspension latest will be based on the latest information available on PremierInjuries.
The team are set to be without key midfielder Moises Caicedo who hasn’t started a competitive match so far this season. He got a few minutes in a cameo but went back off in that same fixture and won’t be risked in this cup tie. Wing-back Marco Palestra is also sidelined after disappearing following a hefty minute load in pre-season.
New signings Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha are also not fit for this one having not played a single minute since their transfers.
Leeds United Team News
Daniel Farke is facing late decisions on Ilia Gruev and Daniel James with Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph ruled out. The rest of their lineup is expected to be fit depending on match fitness and rotational needs.
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup
Be sure to check back as this will be updated when the starters and bench are announced.
Leeds Confirmed Lineup
Check back as this will be updated when the starting eleven and substitutes are officially revealed.
The Last Word – Chelsea vs Leeds
This is sure to be a tougher outing than some Blues fans may suspect. The side have spent years struggling when met with physicality and in the Whites they come up against a squad that has height, power, and enough resilience to put them to the sword.
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