Chelsea’s Nightmare Fixture Run After Carabao Cup Draw: Seven Games in 22 Days
Chelsea are bracing for a challenging seven-match run after the October international break, a stretch that could significantly define their season.
After Newcastle United secured their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round, Chelsea now face the prospect of playing Eddie Howe’s side twice within three days, adding to an already intense fixture list.
Here’s a breakdown of Chelsea’s tough run of fixtures:
- Liverpool (A) – October 20 (Premier League)
- Panathinaikos (A) – October 24 (Conference League)
- Newcastle United (H) – October 27 (Premier League)
- Newcastle United (A) – October 30 (Carabao Cup)
- Manchester United (H) – November 3 (Premier League)
- FC Noah (H) – November 7 (Conference League)
- Arsenal (H) – November 10 (Premier League)
With key matches against title contenders and European competitions, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will need to manage the squad carefully to navigate this demanding period.
Squad rotation will be crucial, especially as Chelsea look to compete across multiple fronts this season. After this run, they will face a trip to Leicester City after the November international break, adding further complexity to their schedule.
Despite a strong start to the Premier League campaign, this intense fixture list will test Chelsea’s depth and resilience, with the club looking to continue their positive form under Maresca while competing for silverware in domestic and European competitions.
Chelsea’s Nightmare Fixture Run After Carabao Cup Draw: Seven Games in 22 Days
