Chelsea Faces Newcastle in Carabao Cup Round 16

Newcastle United and Chelsea are set to clash in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup at St James' Park, with both teams making significant changes from their recent Premier League encounter. Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, has implemented five changes, welcoming Anthony Gordon back into the lineup while notable players like Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier are absent. Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, has made 11 changes to his squad, including the return of Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez, while Jadon Sancho, who was previously omitted, is also in the starting lineup. Both teams are coming off a recent match where Chelsea secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Newcastle, setting an intriguing stage for this cup match. Chelsea aims to build on their recent success, while Newcastle looks to capitalize on their home advantage to advance further in the tournament. This fixture highlights the depth and tactical rotations of both squads as they vie for a place in the quarter-finals.