Xabi Alonso is expected to ring the changes when League One side Luton Town visit in the Carabao Cup second round on Thursday.In midfield, 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli impressed in pre-season after given a lot of minutes and will be hoping he gets the nod to start, where he would make his competitive debut for Chelsea if he did.Other midfield options include Romeo Lavia, though Moises Caicedo is set to miss out again through injury.Marco Palestra also missed the Fulham game and will be unavailable once more.“We need to check a little bit more with Marco.”Ruled out: Moises CaicedoAFP/GettyWesley Fofana serves the second match of his two-game suspension following a red card on the final day of last season at Sunderland.That could mean more minutes for Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Jorrel Hato or new signing Maxence Lacroix at the back for Chelsea.If Valentin Barco appears in midfield, he will make his competitive Chelsea debut.Chelsea predicted XI vs Luton: (3-4-2-1): Penders; James, Acheampong, Hato; Gusto, Nicoll-Jazuli, Barco, Chavarria; Estevao, Gittens; WelbeckRead MoreInjured: Caicedo, Palestra, HendersonTime and date: 7.30pm BST on Thursday, August 27, 2026
Chelsea XI vs Luton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Carabao Cup
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