EFL Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea is put under pressure by Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on January 8, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Christensen, Hudson-Odoi should have been in best XI

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri puts the soul back in the XI with CHO, Christensen

Tottenham vs. Chelsea: Predictions for a cagey Blues win in EFL Cup tie

Chelsea must never forget Jose Mourinho’s maxim that all cups are good cups

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Junior Stanislas of AFC Bournemouth is challenged by Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ruben Loftus-Cheek leads player ratings vs. Bournemouth

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Bournemouth predictions: Making cherry pie of the Carabao Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s starting XIII: Player ratings for the starting Blues and Rams

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Frank Lampard of Derby County reacts during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford on September 25, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Derby: Warm welcome, but a business-like result

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: David Luiz of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions: Suffering with the ball in Carabao Cup opener

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Maurizio Sarri, Head Coach of Chelsea looks on during the FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri needs this EFL Cup tie far more than Jurgen Klopp

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Chelsea celebrate victory during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on January 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea face Arsenal: Predictions for the final episode of this London derby

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Eden Hazard of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Antonio Conte’s substitutions against Arsenal were baffling

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Willy Caballero of Chelsea celebrates victory with Kenedy of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 20, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Ethan Ampadu outplayed both sides in narrow win

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth

Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea comes on during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea at John Smith's Stadium on December 12, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea youngsters must take chance to impress in Carabao Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Willy Caballero of Chelsea makes a save from Aaron Lennon of Everton during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Young and old shine for Chelsea in cup win over Everton: Player ratings

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Chelsea FC and Qarabag FK at Stamford Bridge on September 12, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Everton: Predicting a bit of Carabao Cup magic from the youth

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Jose Mourinho manager of Manchester United lifts the trophy in victory after during the EFL Cup Final between Manchester United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2017 in London, England. Manchester United beat Southampton 3-2. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea should replicate Manchester United’s Carabao Cup attitude

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Ronald Koeman, Manager of Everton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on October 22, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Chelsea must guard against manager-sacking-bounceback thing

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Charly Musonda of Chelsea celebrates after scoring during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Chelsea youngsters show that they are up to the task

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea’s League Cup clash with Nottingham Forest

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on August 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Michael Mancienne comes full circle as Chelsea welcome Nottingham Forest

COBHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Eden Hazard of Chelsea shares a joke with team-mate Charly Musonda during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group C match against FK Qarabag at Chelsea Training Ground on September 11, 2017 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s youngsters set to feature in Carabao Cup against Nottingham Forest

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: A general view outside the ground showing the Chelsea badge prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Nathaniel Chalobah, Ola Aina get the start for Chelsea in the EFL Cup

LONDON - APRIL 14: A Chelsea flag is waved during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on April 14, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea’s EFL Cup tie with West Ham United

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea celebrates with team mates after scoring his sides third goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 20, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Five lessons learnt during Chelsea’s come-back EFL Cup win over Leicester

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 20, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea 4 – 2 Leicester City: Four quick thoughts on an EFL Cup thriller

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea (L) celebrates scoring his sides third goal with Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea (R) during the EFL Cup second round match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images )

Confirmed teams and analysis for Chelsea’s clash with Leicester