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.
Palmer To Score Anytime
Chelsea had 18 shots despite losing the first leg.
Chelsea Win and over 2.5 goals in the game @ 1.70 Odds
Boro were shocking on Saturday in the 1-1 draw at home to Rotherham.