Probable Lineups
Missing Players
Chelsea
Leeds
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Benoît Badiashile | Out | |
| Wesley Fofana | Out | |
| Reece James | Out | |
| Marc Cucurella | Out | |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | Out | |
| Roméo Lavia | Out | |
| Lesley Ugochukwu | Out | |
| Christopher Nkunku | Out | |
| Thiago Silva | Doubtful |
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Byram | Out | |
| Stuart Dallas | Out | |
| Karl Darlow | Out | |
| Pascal Struijk | Out |
Team News
Chelsea
Leeds
- Thiago Silva will be assessed though this one may come too soon for the experienced centre-back.
- Christopher Nkunku has suffered another injury setback.
- Mauricio Pochettino is without no fewer than eight players for the welcome of Leeds.
- Robert Sanchez, Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah might rotate into the side following Sunday's draining Carabao Cup final.
- Sam Bryam, Stuart Dallas, Karl Darlow and Pascal Struijk miss out.
- Ethan Ampadu returns to Chelsea and is set to start at the heart of the defence.
- Connor Roberts may also start at right-back having been ineligible to face Plymouth in Leeds' FA Cup replay.
