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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 against 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 Malo Gusto, who also missed Valley’s win, 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.”