Chelsea XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup

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·2 de febrero de 2026

Chelsea XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup

Blues unsure of availability of key player for semi-final second leg

Estevao is a doubt for Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal after spending time in Brazil on compassionate leave.

The teenager missed Saturday’s 3-2 win over West Ham as he flew to his homeland to attend to a personal matter.

Liam Rosenior said after the game that he and the club would not “put pressure on him” to return before he is ready.

Rosenior is expected to name a strong team against Arsenal, having started key players such as Marc Cucurella, Joao Pedro and captain Reece James on the bench against West Ham.

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The game is expected to come too soon for injured Tosin Adarabioyo, but he was back in training on Friday doing light ball work and running.

Chelsea are also set to be without winger Jamie Gittens, who went off after less than half an hour of play against West Ham.

Speaking after the game, Rosenior said: “Jamie unfortunately felt his hamstring. I don't know the extent of the injury. It's a real shame for him because I wanted to give him a start and I wanted him to show what he could do.

“So for him to come off after 25 minutes is disappointing for him and hopefully it's not too bad.”

Filip Jorgensen missed the West Ham match through a minor injury and it remains to be seen whether he will return to the squad for the Arsenal game.

Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

Injured: Gittens Tosin, Essugo, Lavia, Colwill

Doubt: Estevao

Time and date: 8pm on Tuesday February 3, 2026

Venue: Emirates Stadium