Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(11) 5 Goals 1 (17)
(5) 5 Assists 2 (12)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.9)
25.4 Average Age 24.4
183.1 Average Height (cm) 180.2
(1.3) 1.5 Shots pg 1.1 (1.8)
(57%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 48% (51%)
(1) 1 Dribbles pg 1 (0.9)
(1.8) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.6 (2.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EFL Cup.

Missing Players

Chelsea
Blackburn
Player Reason Status Rating
Ben Chilwell Out 7.2
Wesley Fofana Out N/A
Christopher Nkunku Out 6.47
Roméo Lavia Out N/A
Trevoh Chalobah Out 5.87
Carney Chukwuemeka Out 6.35
Armando Broja Doubtful 6.32
No missing players.

Team News

Chelsea
Blackburn
  • Mauricio Pochettino still has an abundance of injuries to contend with at the moment with at least six players out through injury.
  • Jon Dahl Tomasson's side come into this game with a full bill of health.

Prediction

  • Chelsea host Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup Round of 16.
  • The hosts come into the game off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Brentford at the weekend and will be looking to bounce back here.
  • Chelsea beat Brighton 1-0 in the previous round with a Nicolas Jackson goal just after half-time the difference between the two sides.
  • Blackburn were also beaten in their most recent outing losing to Swansea 1-0 at Ewood Park at the weekend.
  • The away side have enjoyed their time in the EFL Cup with a total of 17 goals scored in their opening three games. The Rovers beat Walsall 4-3, thrashed Harrogate Town 8-0 and secured their place in the Round of 16 after scoring five to get the win over Cardiff, 5-2.
  • Blackburn Rovers have won just one of their previous 15 matches against Chelsea, with 12 losses. However, they were victorious when these sides last met in the League Cup back in 2009.
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