Confirmed Chelsea team vs Wimbledon: seven changes from Luton Town game

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JULY 30: Bashir Humphreys of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at FedExField on July 30, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JULY 30: Bashir Humphreys of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at FedExField on July 30, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has named five young players on the bench for his side’s Carabao Cup game against League Two side Wimbledon.

There are however a few regular faces including goalkeeper Robert Sanchez who has been named in the starting with goalkeeper  Djordje Petrovic still not ready for a game yet.

The Chelsea manager also confirmed there were no new injuries, but it is likely Benoit Badiashile and Armando Broja will not be available until after the international break. New signing Djordje Petrovic is also unavailable as they await confirmation of his work permit.

Pochettino confirmed he would be starting.
Pochettino confirmed he would be starting.

The Blues come into the game after a massive 3-0 win over newly promoted side Luton in the Premier League and this game against Wimbledon is in a chain of winnable games Pochettino is expected to get done without lifting a finger.

Pochettino explained why this game was a good opportunity to give young players a chance. He said: “It is not because it is our philosophy at the moment, it is because we need young guys to bring into the first team. We have some players who cannot play tomorrow [because of injuries and fitness].”

The Blues will take on Nottingham Forest in their next game in the league before the international break and Pochettino will hope that he doesn't have any injuries from this evening.

Gets his start
Gets his start
He has had a few cameos so another who might get his first minutes.
He has had a few cameos so another who might get his first minutes.
Gets his Chelsea debut and start.
Gets his Chelsea debut and start.
He might get his first start of the season.
He might get his first start of the season.
The Spain international has been linked with an exit to both Manchester United and Newcastle but would likely get his first minutes here
The Spain international has been linked with an exit to both Manchester United and Newcastle but would likely get his first minutes here
Should continue in the team.
Should continue in the team.
He might get to finally play in central midfield against the League Two sides.
He might get to finally play in central midfield against the League Two sides.
Captain for the day
Captain for the day
Gets his start
Gets his start
Gets to start at Stamford Bridge.
Gets to start at Stamford Bridge.
Bashir Humphreys of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Fulham  (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Bashir Humphreys of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Fulham (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)