First EFL Cup semi-finalist go dey decided on Tuesday as Cardiff City host Chelsea. Blues dey try end four-match winless run, while underdog Bluebirds dey chase fourth win in a row for historic moment.
Match Preview
Chelsea dey quarter-finals as expected, but their 2-1 win over Lincoln City and chaotic 4-3 victory against Wolves show dem no dey convincing. Last five EFL Cup QFs, Blues don always win, and Cole Palmer return help dem 2-0 win over Everton.
Cardiff under Brian Barry-Murphy dey dreamland, trying reach League Cup semi-finals for first time since 2011-12. Bluebirds don shock Premier League sides like Burnley and Wrexham, making them lowest-ranked quarter-finalists. Dem don win three League One games in a row and six of last seven in all competitions.
Team News
Chelsea boss Maresca go rotate squad. Marc Cucurella dey suspended, so Jorrel Hato go replace am. Filip Jorgensen, Josh Acheampong, Andrey Santos, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Moises Caicedo fit start. Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Levi Colwill remain out.
Cardiff go miss Chelsea loanee Omari Kellyman and Rubin Colwill (ankle), but Joel Colwill fit return. Gabriel Osho and Ollie Tanner go also miss, though Tanner dey back in training for New Year.
Possible Lineups
Cardiff City: Trott; Ng, Fish, Chambers, Bagan; Wintle, Robertson, Turnbull; Ashford, Salech, J. Colwill
Chelsea: Jorgensen; Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Hato; Caicedo, Santos; Estevao, Buonanotte, Gittens; George
Prediction
Cardiff fit score one goal at home, but Chelsea youth stars dey strong. Blues go likely win 3-1 to reach semi-finals, ending Cardiff dream for this year’s EFL Cup.
