Chelsea lineup vs Luton Town
Chelsea FC has announced its starting lineup for the Carabao Cup match against Luton Town. The squad features several changes, including the notable absence of Enzo Fernández amid transfer rumors.
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Hear this story After a successful start to the season, Chelsea has made several changes for its Carabao Cup game against Luton Town on Thursday, Aug. 27.
But the biggest lineup note surrounds the absence of Enzo Fernández, who did not make the squad amid links with a move to Manchester City .
Speaking ahead of the Luton match, Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso said he was planning for the Argentine to be with his squad.
Chelsea began the Alonso era with a win, defeating Fulham 3-2 in its Premier League opener on Monday, Aug. 24.
Now the Blues will return home to face League One opposition in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
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