Chelsea vs. Leeds injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

By Oliver Thomas | 08 Sep 2026 20:00, Last updated: 08 Sep 2026 20:00

Two Premier League teams butt heads in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday night as Chelsea play host to Leeds United at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues and the Whites claimed 2-0 wins over Luton Town and Nottingham Forest respectively in the second round, and here, Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news for the two clubs.

Out: Jordan Henderson (wrist), Moises Caicedo (unspecified), Marco Palestra (unspecified), Emmanuel Emegha (muscle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Penders; Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill; Gusto, Lavia, Barco, Chavarria; Estevao, Palmer; Welbeck

Out: Joe Rodon (hamstring), Mateo Joseph (knee)

Doubtful: Daniel James (back/hamstring), Ilia Gruev (knee)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Trafford: Elvedi, Bijol, Muharemovic; Bogle, Ampadu, Longstaff, Justin; Aaronson, Wilson, Nmecha

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