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chelsea face going on a trip to wales cardiff city In Carabao Cup Head into the quarter-finals knowing that a win keeps them in the hunt for a first domestic trophy under the boss Enzo Maresca,
Since taking over the role of head coach, Maresca has helped Chelsea win the Conference League and the Club World Cup, but he has yet to achieve success in England. The Blues currently sit fourth in the Premier League, but are eight points behind leaders Arsenal and are unlikely to mount a real title challenge.
As such, the Carabao Cup and FA Cup provide ideal opportunities for Maresca, who recently Alleged lack of support from the clubTo build on the team’s past successes.
Chelsea have the easiest draw on paper and Cardiff are the lowest-ranked team in the competition. The League One side beat Wrexham in the previous round and go top of the table by four points, pointing to a good run of form which could surprise the Blues if they are not at their best tonight.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Cardiff vs Chelsea?
Cardiff vs Chelsea is scheduled to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 16 December at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff.
How can I view it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage on the channel starting at 7.30pm GMT. A live stream will be available via Sky Go.
team news
For Cardiff, Omair Kellyman is ineligible as he is on loan from Chelsea and cannot face his parent club. Rubin Colville will also miss the match as he is out with an ankle injury, meaning his brother Joel Colville should return to the front row.
Gabriel Osho and Ollie Tanner will be absent, although the latter is now back in full training after four months out and is likely to be available in the new year.
chelsea will be without Liam DelapDario Assugo, Romeo Lavia, Mykhailo Mudric and Levi Colville who are absent due to injury. Enzo Maresca is expected to make a number of changes despite the match being a quarter-final, with most of the first-choice side including Reece James and Robert Sanchez starting on the bench.
Mark Cucurella is suspended due to yellow cards and Marc Guieu is ineligible due to playing for Sunderland during his loan spell earlier this year.
probable line-up
Cardiff XI: trot; Of, Fish, Chambers, Gardens; Wintle, Robertson, Turnbull; Ashford, Salech, J. colville
Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Hatto; Caicedo, Santos; Estevao, Buonote, Gittens; george