Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.6
Average Ratings
7
(6.7)
26.4
Average Age
25
185.1
Average Height (cm)
184.3
(1.1)
0.6
Shots pg
1.5
(1.3)
(59%)
63%
Aerial Duel Success
58%
(57%)
(0.6)
0.7
Dribbles pg
1
(1.2)
(1.4)
1.4
Tackles pg
1.6
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EFL Cup.
Missing Players
Middlesbrough
Chelsea
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | 6.75 | |
| Marcus Forss | Out | 6.18 | |
| Tommy Smith | Out | 7.49 | |
| Lewis O'Brien | Out | 6.78 | |
| Paddy McNair | Out | 6.79 | |
| Morgan Rogers | Out | 7.59 | |
| Sam Greenwood | Out | N/A | |
| Sam Silvera | Out | 7.28 | |
| Riley McGree | Out | 7.3 | |
| Seny Dieng | Out | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sánchez | Out | 6.56 | |
| Marc Cucurella | Out | 7.49 | |
| Wesley Fofana | Out | N/A | |
| Trevoh Chalobah | Out | 5.87 | |
| Reece James | Out | 6.88 | |
| Roméo Lavia | Out | N/A | |
| Lesley Ugochukwu | Out | 6.88 | |
| Andrey Santos | Out | N/A | |
| Benoît Badiashile | Doubtful | 6.99 | |
| Ben Chilwell | Doubtful | 7.2 | |
| Christopher Nkunku | Doubtful | 6.47 | |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | Doubtful | 6.35 | |
| Nicolas Jackson | Out | 6.79 |
Team News
Middlesbrough
Chelsea
- Middlesbrough have a number of absentees for their first leg welcome of Chelsea, with Sam Silvera, Riley McGree and Seny Dieng all on international duty.
- Morgan Rogers is suspended, while Sam Greenwood and Finn Azaz are ineligible having already participated in the competition with former sides.
- No fewer than five players are sidelined due to injury.
- Nicolas Jackson is with the Senegal national team for AFCON, while Andrey Santos is ineligible.
- Christopher Nkunku, Ben Chilwell, Benoit Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka will be assessed.
- The likes of Reece James and Wesley Fofana are among those injured.
