Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EFL Cup.
Missing Players
Chelsea
Middlesbrough
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Sánchez | Out | 6.56 | |
Marc Cucurella | Out | 7.49 | |
Wesley Fofana | Out | N/A | |
Reece James | Out | 6.88 | |
Roméo Lavia | Out | N/A | |
Lesley Ugochukwu | Out | 6.88 | |
Christopher Nkunku | Out | 6.47 | |
Malo Gusto | Out | 6.76 | |
Andrey Santos | Out | N/A | |
Trevoh Chalobah | Doubtful | 5.87 | |
Nicolas Jackson | Out | 6.79 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Bangura | Out | 6.48 | |
Emmanuel Latte Lath | Out | 6.61 | |
Darragh Lenihan | Out | 6.75 | |
Tommy Smith | Out | 7.49 | |
Sam Greenwood | Out | N/A | |
Luke Ayling | Out | N/A | |
Isaiah Jones | Doubtful | 6.76 | |
Sam Silvera | Out | 7.28 | |
Riley McGree | Out | 7.3 | |
Seny Dieng | Out | N/A |
Team News
Chelsea
Middlesbrough
- Ben Chilwell may make his first start since September on Tuesday night having featured off the bench against Fulham last time out.
- No fewer than seven players are absent for Chelsea owing to injury, while Nicolas Jackson is on international duty.
- Armando Broja, who has been linked with a move away this month, should lead the charge.
- Middlesbrough will hope to have Isaiah Jones available for selection after he came off early on in the 1-1 draw with Rotherham.
- Luke Ayling and Sam Greenwood are both ineligible for Boro here, while Sam Silvera, Riley McGree and Seny Dieng are on international duty.
- Marcus Forss may lead the line for Boro with Emmanuel Latte Lath one of four players sidelined due to injury.