Chelsea vs Leeds Carabao Cup Clash | Chelsea F.C. News

Chelsea host Leeds in a high-stakes Carabao Cup clash, seeking redemption after their first league loss to Arsenal, while Leeds aim to extend their four-game unbeaten run on the road. This rematch of last year’s FA Cup semi-final sees Chelsea, five-time winners of this trophy and historically strong at this stage, face a Leeds side with limited success in recent years but riding momentum. Manager Xabi Alonso confirms key absences for Chelsea, while Daniel Farke is expected to rotate his squad, giving new signings a chance. Chelsea’s early-season dominance — scoring within five minutes in all three games — meets Leeds’ defensive struggles at Stamford Bridge, where they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in nine visits. Expect fireworks as both teams battle for a place in the next round. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f44b970ac854641