Chelsea Full Squad for Barrow Clash: Surprise Cole Palmer Decision, Malo Gusto Rested
Chelsea are expected to rotate heavily for their Carabao Cup third-round match against Barrow, with manager Enzo Maresca using the opportunity to give minutes to fringe players and youngsters.
Malo Gusto is available but is likely to be rested, while key players like Romeo Lavia, recovering from injury, will miss out.
Surprisingly, Cole Palmer might also be left out to recover, and youngsters such as Tyrique George and Kiano Dyer could be in line for game time.
Ben Chilwell is poised to return to the squad, while high-profile players like Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke might be rested ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League fixtures.
Here’s a possible 20-man squad for Chelsea’s clash with Barrow:
Goalkeepers:
- Filip Jorgensen
- Robert Sanchez
Defenders:
- Josh Acheampong
- Tosin Adarabioyo
- Levi Colwill
- Axel Disasi
- Benoit Badiashile
- Ben Chilwell
- Renato Veiga
Midfielders:
- Moises Caicedo
- Kiano Dyer
- Enzo Fernandez
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Attackers:
- Joao Felix
- Marc Guiu
- Pedro Neto
- Mykhailo Mudryk
- Jadon Sancho
- Christopher Nkunku
- Tyrique George
This mix of youth and experience could provide Chelsea with a strong lineup against League Two leaders Barrow while also giving key players a rest.
Chelsea Full Squad for Barrow Clash: Surprise Cole Palmer Decision, Malo Gusto Rested