Pochettino’s men are still making their first move in the second stage of the campaign while the visitors have been able to proceed to the second stage of the competition after executing Coventry City.
Chelsea team news
Newly signed goalkeeper, Djordje Petrovic still couldn’t make his first Chelsea debut as he remain in the bench to experience his team mate win 3-0 against Luton Town but might likely be considered to make his first Chelsea debut against the fourth-tie opposition this week.
Despite Cucurella’s possible loan move to Erik ten Hag side, he might be set in together with Chelsea teammate to bombard Wimbledon in tomorrows contest.
However, Romeo Lavia is unavailable until after the international break, Armando Broja, Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Wesley Fofana currently face knee problems while Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, and Trevoh Chalobah are all out of the list due to thigh issues.
Possible lineup:
Petrovic; Humphreys, Colwill, Cucurella; Gusto, Ugochukwu, Gallagher, Maatsen; Madueke, Burstow, Moreira
Head-to-Head
Kickoff time
Chelsea is hosting the fourth-tie opposition, Wimbledon in the EFL round 2 contest on Wednesday, 30 August 2023, at Stamford Bridge around 7:45 pm.