Two Important Chelsea Players Ruled Out Of League Cup Clash Vs Arsenal

Two key Chelsea players will not take to the Emirates Stadium turf in Wednesday's League Cup semifinal second leg clash against Arsenal.

Manager Antonio Conte confirmed at a press conference today that Spain internationals Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas will not be named in the 18-man squad, having failed to recover from injuries.

''Morata and Fabregas are out, they are not available for Arsenal game. Then I have to check a couple of situations,'' Conte told reporters at Cobham.

''Morata has a problem in his back.

''I have to check a couple of situations before making the best decision.''

Morata and Fabregas both started the first leg tie at Stamford Bridge which ended goalless.

Igho Kingsley