Chelsea will hope to place a combined latest interval on and off the sphere behind them as they meet Tottenham within the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Thomas Tuchel’s facet host the primary leg earlier than making the journey throughout London subsequent week, with Romelu Lukaku again after apologising for his controversial feedback in an interview final week.
Spurs stay unbeaten within the league below former Chelsea supervisor Antonio Conte for the reason that Italian’s arrival in early November, and face Conte’s former membership thrice in January in what might be a defining interval of his first season.
Tottenham haven’t gained a trophy for the reason that 2007-08 version of this competitors, when Jonathan Woodgate’s header in extra-time settled the ultimate towards Chelsea.
Right here’s all the pieces it is advisable know in regards to the sport:
When is it?
The match will kick off at 7.45pm on Wednesday 5 January at Stamford Bridge.
How can I watch?
The fixture will likely be accessible to observe on Sky Sports activities Primary Occasion and Sky Sports activities Soccer, with protection starting at 7pm. Subscribers can even stream the sport by way of the Sky Go app.
In the event you’re not a Sky buyer you possibly can seize a NOWTV Day Go right here to observe with out a subscription.
Crew information
The massive query for Thomas Tuchel pertains to Romelu Lukaku, who was unnoticed of the matchday squad for the draw towards Liverpool and held talks together with his supervisor on Monday after expressing his displeasure together with his position on the membership in an interview launched final week.
The Belgian has apologised and will likely be again, however could begin initially from the bench, whereas Edouard Mendy is certainly unavailable having departed for the African Cup of Nations. Trevoh Chalobah’s hamstring situation will likely be assessed having performed 70 minutes of that Liverpool encounter, whereas Thiago Silva’s legs could also be given extra time to recuperate after he made his return.
Cristian Romero stays out for Spurs however must be again in motion quickly, whereas the unlucky Ryan Sessegnon is well-acquainted with the Tottenham therapy desk and a thigh situation appears set to rule him out.
Steven Bergwijn has been linked with a transfer away from the membership in January and can also be troubled by a latest damage, which might imply a chance for Bryan Gil, although with Morecambe fairly lowly weekend FA Cup opposition, Antonio Conte could persist with one thing near his strongest facet.
Predicted line-ups
Chelsea: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Sarr; Hudson-Odoi, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Ziyech, Pulisic; Havertz
Tottenham: Lloris; Sanchez, Dier, Davies; Emerson Royal, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Reguilon; Son, Kane, Moura
Odds
Chelsea – 42/41
Draw – 27/10
Tottenham – 29/10
Prediction
Two-legged ties may be powerful to foretell, and each side are popping out of a busy festive interval. A draw appears totally potential. Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham
Kaynak: briturkish.com
