helsea midfielder Jorginho is a doubt to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup this evening, leaving Graham Potter without possibly seven players for Wednesday’s heavyweight Carabao Cup clash. The Italian has a leg injury, putting his availability for the third-round clash at the Etihad Stadium in doubt. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Reece James, N’Golo Kante, Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana are all set to miss out with long-term injuries. Carney Chukwuemeka is also doubtful after missing the last few games with a hamstring complaint. Chelsea have called up a number of young players to fill the gaps with Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall both confirmed to join the squad. Under-21 captain Bashir Humphreys could also make the trip along with goalkeeper Eddie Beach. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW MAN CITY VS CHELSEA LIVE!
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Potter could change his side having started with almost identical fixtures in the last two games against Dinamo Zagreb and Arsenal. Mateo Kovacic, who is managing a minor knee problem, could come in to start in Jorginho’s absence. Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher and Kalidou Koulibaly will push for further action after being sidelined in recent weeks. Manchester City have their own problems with Pep Guardiola questioning Erling Haaland’s availability. Joao Cancelo is suspended and England duo Calvin Phillips and Kyle Walker are not expected to return despite making progress with their respective recoveries. Predicted Chelsea XI: Mendy? Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Koulibaly, Cucurella? Loftus-Cheek, Kovacic, Gallagher? Pulisic, Havertz, Sterling
