After a successful start to the season, Chelsea has made several changes for its Carabao Cup game against Luton Town on Thursday, Aug. 27.
But the biggest lineup note surrounds the absence of Enzo Fernández, who did not make the squad amid links with a move to Manchester City.
Speaking ahead of the Luton match, Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso said he was planning for the Argentine to be with his squad.
Chelsea began the Alonso era with a win, defeating Fulham 3-2 in its Premier League opener on Monday, Aug. 24.
Now the Blues will return home to face League One opposition in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
With one eye on Sunday’s home Premier League match against Brighton, Alonso was expected to rotate his side heavily against Luton, but the
Spaniard has started several mainstays including Reece James, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.
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Moisés Caicedo and Marco Palestra won't be fit after also missing out against Fulham. Alonso said he was hopeful Caicedo would be ready for the Brighton match.
Here’s how Chelsea will line up against Luton at Stamford Bridge:
Chelsea lineup vs Luton Town
- Goalkeeper: Mike Penders
- Defenders: Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Pep Chavarria
- Midfielders: Valentin Barco, Reece James
- Attacking midfielders: Cole Palmer, Estêvão, Morgan Rogers
- Forward: Danny Welbeck
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chelsea lineup vs Luton Town today: Enzo Fernandez out
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