4 Premier League sides return to EFL Cup motion on Tuesday evening – however will Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis, Leicester and Aston Villa all overcome decrease league opposition?
Right here’s what to be careful for on a busy evening of knockout motion.
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Chilwell returns for Chelsea
England left-back Ben Chilwell was one of many gamers frozen out by new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca this summer time.
However whereas Raheem Sterling left on switch deadline day to hitch Arsenal, Chilwell stayed behind and will probably be given his first motion since April towards League Two leaders Barrow at Stamford Bridge.
Maresca mentioned: “Hopefully we can provide him some minutes.
“The concept for him was to depart. Within the second that he’s right here, he’s one of many squad, he’s coaching. He will probably be within the squad and hopefully we can provide him some minutes.”
Metropolis wait on Rodri information
Manchester Metropolis are but to substantiate how lengthy key midfielder Rodri will probably be out for, and also will nonetheless be lacking Kevin de Bruyne after they welcome Watford.
“I don’t suppose it is going to be lengthy,” supervisor Pep Guardiola mentioned of De Bruyne’s anticipated return after Metropolis’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
“I can not say how lengthy for, I don’t know for Newcastle on the weekend however it gained’t be lengthy. (He has) discomfort in his legs.”
Metropolis thrashed Watford 6-0 within the 2019 FA Cup last.
Leicester and Villa hit the highway
Again within the Carabao Cup 🏆#WSLLEI pic.twitter.com/aKtkU0l1rf
— Leicester Metropolis (@LCFC) September 23, 2024
Leicester have gained the EFL Cup 3 times – most lately in 2000 – and journey to League Two opposition Walsall.
Supervisor Steve Cooper will title a powerful aspect for the tie.
“It’s a recreation we wish to win,” he mentioned.
“It’s a recreation the place the staff we put out will probably be an skilled and powerful one.
“Whether or not we resolve to make modifications or go together with gamers who play within the league, it is going to be an skilled staff and a recreation we wish to win.”
Villa have a Champions League marketing campaign to handle as they journey to face Wycombe Wanderers, with supervisor Unai Emery saying: “The FA Cup is perhaps extra essential than this cup, however it’s a trophy and we’re going to compete.
“In fact I’m going to vary some gamers however I’m going to organize a plan to win.”
