Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source
Chelsea boss Liam Roniol will make a decision on player fitness at a later date Rhys James and Cole Palmer Ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash arsenal.
Blues captain James and striker Palmer missed Ronnie Orr’s first game in charge after missing Saturday’s 5-1 FA Cup third-round win over England. Charlton As a precautionary measure.
Defender Marlo Gusteau, who also missed the win at Valley Stadium, is another who will be evaluated, while midfielder Moises Caicedo Suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the previous rounds.
“Charlton haven’t had any injury problems, which is a very, very good thing,” said Ronniol.
“Tomorrow I will make a decision on Cole, Reese and Marleau. I give them some extra time. I have time to make a decision. I have not made a decision on the team yet. We will make a decision tomorrow or Wednesday morning.
“They’re in administration and it’s a good time for them to have a break from the FA Cup.
“I believe in this team. If you believe you can win games and they can get through it, with extra training and extra training, then there’s no reason to risk the health of the players, and that’s what it’s been like so far.”
Former Hull City and Strasbourg boss Ronnie Orr has had a whirlwind week since being appointed on a six-year contract last Tuesday.
He will be at Stamford Bridge for the first time since playing in a charity match almost five years ago as Arsenal prepare for a short trip to London.
The 41-year-old hopes to emulate opposition manager Mikel Arteta’s path to longevity but is also entirely focused on striving for short-term success.
Arteta, who took charge in December 2019, has the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League and in contention for four major trophies, although the only trophy of his tenure is the FA Cup in 2020.
“I would love to be here for six years or more; I would stay here as long as possible,” Ronior said.
“But I know in order to achieve that I need to win, simple as that.
“I know every club has different projects. But the idea with any project is that every game you play is trying to win the game.
“Yes, I have my own ideas about what the team should look like in one, two, three years. But I think I have the resources and tools right now to win. I’ve made that clear to the players.
“We’re going to do our best on Wednesday. Hopefully we can attack the game.”
League leaders Arsenal improved their enviable set-piece record by scoring from three corners in their 4-1 FA Cup win over Portsmouth on Sunday.
“Arsenal are excellent in every aspect, they are a good team,” said Rogniol.
“I don’t know who calls them a ‘set-piece football club’ – I’m definitely not.”