Chelsea prepares for EFL Cup match against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea hosts Leeds United at Stamford Bridge this Wednesday for an EFL Cup fixture. Following a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in Premier League play, manager Xabi Alonso plans to rotate his squad. Danny Welbeck is expected to lead the attack in a 3-4-2-1 formation. The defensive line will likely feature Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix, and Josh Acheampong, with Mike Penders starting in goal. Key players including Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, and Pedro Neto are slated to begin the match on the bench to manage their minutes. Chelsea looks to recover from their recent league loss by advancing in the cup competition.

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