Chelsea Line-up Revealed for Cardiff Clash on Official Site News
Enzo Maresca has made significant changes to the Chelsea lineup ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final match against Cardiff City. The adjustments come after a recent victory over Everton, with the coach mindful of the demanding schedule in December.
Chelsea’s Starting XI for the Cardiff Clash
The team features 11 changes. Filip Jorgensen remains the goalkeeper, continuing his role in the League Cup. In front of him, the defensive line comprises:
- Josh Acheampong
- Tosin Adarabioyo
- Benoit Badiashile
- Jorrel Hato
The midfield includes Andrey Santos and captain Moises Caicedo. They will be supported by:
- Tyrique George
- Facundo Buonanotte
- Jamie Gittens
Marc Guiu leads the attack as the main striker.
Substitutes for the Match
The bench for Chelsea includes notable players such as:
- Reece James
- Enzo Fernandez
- Pedro Neto
- Alejandro Garnacho
Cardiff City Team Details
Cardiff City’s lineup features a mix of familiar names. The starting players include:
- Goalkeeper: Tom Trott
- Defenders: Ng, Lawlor, Chambers (captain), Bagan
- Midfielders: Wintle, J. Colwill, Turnbull
- Forwards: Ashford, Davies, Robinson
The substitutes for Cardiff include:
- Turner
- Fish
- Giles
- Mafico
- Robertson
- Donczew
- Willock
- Nyakuhwa
- Salech
Match Official
The referee for this highly anticipated match is Tony Harrington. Fans are encouraged to participate in the Play Predictor feature before kickoff.