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Updated August 30, 2023

Match Preview: Chelsea VS AFC Wimbledon

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London side club Chelsea FC are ready to start their campaign in the Carabao Cup second Round. They will host AFC Wimbledon tonight

Match Preview: Chelsea VS AFC Wimbledon

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London side club Chelsea FC are ready to start their campaign in the Carabao Cup second Round. For the first time since the 2016-2017 season, Chelsea are set to play in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The Blues will host AFC Wimbledon tonight at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's previous season was a total disaster. They failed to secure the Champions League spots. In addition, they were out of the top ten in the Premier League. The London side club finished the 2022-2023 campaign in 12th. However, Chelsea have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their first-team manager before the current season started. Unfortunately, The Blues have a mixed experience after playing three games in the Premier League. Chelsea had a high-voltage match as they faced Liverpool FC in their Premier League opener. They had a tough fight and ended the game in a 1-1 tie. But West Ham United humiliated them in their second game. The Hammers beat the Blues by a 3-0 margin. However, Chelsea responded well in their following game and tasted their first victory of the season. They defeated Luton Town, a newly promoted side in the League, by a three-goal deficit. On the other hand, AFC Wimbledon was relegated from the EFL League One following the 2021-2022 season. Yet they are having a fantastic time in football. AFC Wimbledon haven't lost a single game so far in the 2023-2024 campaign. AFC Wimbledon conceded only one goal in their last three games, having two clean sheets. They scored nine goals in their last five games in all competitions.

Team News

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms he will make several changes in the squad ahead of tonight's game. He will include some young players for the first time in the senior team. Pochettino said, "At the moment I do not tell the names until we give the list to them. I prefer that they know this way and don’t want to create a situation in which they can be disappointed. They have not been involved before and will be on the bench first of all. If things are going well maybe they will have the possibility to play, but they will start on the bench." As Kepa left the club, the manager confirmed Roberto Sanchez would start in the goal. However, Armando Broja, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka, Reece James, and Trevoh Chalobah remain on the sideline due to injuries. The Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Sanchez; Humphreys, Colwill, Cucurella; Gusto, Ugochukwu, Gallagher, Maatsen; Madueke, Burstow, Moreira The Possible Lineup for AFC Wimbledon: Tzanev; Ogundere, Lewis, Johnson, Brown; Tilley, Ball, Pell, McLean; Al-Hamadi, Bugiel

Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 AFC Wimbledon

As it is Chelsea's home game, they will have tremendous support from the crowd. They are strong enough to destroy the EFL side club. Chelsea have the momentum from their last game, where they defeated Luton Town with three goals. The Blues should continue the same form against AFC Wimbledon.

Betfair Odds

Chelsea FC: 1.11 Draw: 11.45 AFC Wimbledon: 28.55

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