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