In the upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final, Cardiff City faces Chelsea at Cardiff City Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 20:00 GMT. Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy has made significant changes to the squad following their recent victory.
Lineup Changes for Cardiff City
Brian Barry-Murphy has implemented five changes from Cardiff’s thrilling 4-3 win against Doncaster Rovers in League One. Notably, top scorer Yousef Salech has been placed on the bench. He is replaced by Callum Robinson, who has an impressive record, scoring five goals in three Premier League matches against Chelsea.
Player Updates
- Callum Robinson replaces top scorer Yousef Salech.
- Ronan Kpakio is suspended; Perry Ng steps in as right-back.
- Dylan Lawlor returns to bolster the defense.
- Midfield reinforcements include Joel Colwill and David Turnbull.
- Alex Robertson and Omari Kellyman are among those omitted from the matchday squad.
Additionally, 15-year-old Axel Donczew is on the bench, already making history as Cardiff’s youngest player. His presence adds a youthful and exciting dynamic to the team’s bench options.
Cardiff City’s Matchday Squad
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Trott |
| Defender | Ng |
| Defender | Lawlor |
| Defender | Chambers |
| Defender | Bagan |
| Midfielder | Wintle |
| Midfielder | J. Colwill |
| Midfielder | Turnbull |
| Forward | Ashford |
| Forward | Davies |
| Forward | Robinson |
This matchup against Chelsea promises to be an intriguing contest, with Cardiff City looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Fans will eagerly await how the new lineup performs in this critical Carabao Cup quarter-final.
