Headline: 11 Players Who Could Miss Arsenal vs Chelsea Carabao Cup Clash as Blues Handed Blow
Arsenal and Chelsea face off in the Carabao Cup semi‑final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, but both teams could be without a host of key players due to injuries and other issues.
For Arsenal, talisman Bukayo Saka is confirmed out with a muscular injury picked up last weekend. Midfielder Mikel Merino will also miss the clash as he undergoes foot surgery, while Max Dowman remains sidelined nursing an ankle problem. Other potential absentees include defenders Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo and Chelsea’s Jamie Gittens, adding to the Blues’ injury woes.
Chelsea’s squad is stretched further with Estevao on compassionate leave, Romeo Lavia and Tosin Adarabioyo out long‑term, and Jamie Gittens a doubt after his recent hamstring issue.
Additional names on both clubs’ absentee lists include Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal, while Chelsea’s injury list has been compounded by limited depth in key defensive and midfield areas.
The absence of so many potential starters could force both managers into significant rotation ahead of the blockbuster cup clash.
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