Chelsea is getting ready for a unique midweek match as they get ready to host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge for a Carabao Cup match. After advancing through three rounds, the Blues will play Newcastle in the quarterfinals, just a few weeks after losing 4-1 to the same team.
After defeating Sheffield United for the first time in three Premier League games, Mauricio Pochettino’s team advances to the cup final. The Blues have only won nine games at Stamford Bridge this year, but they have won at home in every round so far, and they may carry on that trend on Tuesday.
Although it is debatable whether Christopher Nkunku will play his first competitive minutes for the West Londoners, he will once again be selected in the matchday squad. Pochettino will have been encouraged by the return of a senior player to training at London Cobham on Monday in addition to the France international.
Having said that, football.london has viewed the most recent training images in advance of a matchup with Newcastle under Eddie Howe.
Nkunku hints
Despite the fact that the most recent training photos indicate Nkunku will see the field for the first time, Mauricio Pochettino has already stated how long, if at all, he expects him to play tomorrow. He told reporters on Monday, “Maybe he can play 20 minutes.”
In the midst of what Nkunku hopes would be his competitive debut for the Blues, Pochettino was seen deep in conversation with him on the Cobham pitches. It appears like the two were discussing tactics.
recurrence of an injury
While Nkunku has received a lot of attention, many Chelsea supporters might not have noticed that Noni Madueke was left off of Monday’s Chelsea injury report.
After that was made public, several of the photos from Monday’s practice have Madueke taking part, his most recent minor ailment now behind him and a significant opportunity waiting for him on Tuesday night.
Lavia advancement
Romeo Lavia, who is still recovering, isn’t expected to play anytime soon, according to Pochettino, suggesting that the injury boosts have come in threes.
The Belgian midfielder, however, looked to be increasing his game during partial team training, as evidenced by the several pictures of him participating in challenging drills.
