TOTTENHAM host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup as Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard lock horns again.
Mourinho was doubled by his former protege when the sides met last season and faces tough decisions over his team selection with a Europa League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa to come two days later.
Out of favour Dele Alli may get the chance to show his quality against ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
Spurs received a bye in the last round after a number of Leyton Orient players and staff tested positive for coronavirus while Chelsea hammered Barnsley 6-0.
What time does Tottenham vs Chelsea kick off?
- Tottenham vs Chelsea takes place on Tuesday, September 29.
- The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
- It will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What TV channel is Tottenham vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
- Tottenham vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
- To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go app.
- Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action by purchasing a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
Team news
Jose Mourinho says his side have virtually no chance of challenging for the Carabao Cup this year due to fixture congestion, and as a result a weakened Tottenham XI is expected to start this game.
Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min are out injured for this game while Dele Alli had been expected to start but instead finds himself axed by Jose Mourinho yet again.
New signing Sergio Reguilon could make his Spurs debut in this London derby.
Ben Chilwell could make the squad for Chelsea as he manages his return from a heel injury, but Christian Pulisic is out.
Hakim Ziyech is back in training however this game is likely to come too soon for the Moroccan.
This is how Chelsea could line up when they take on Spurs in the Carabao Cup
What they said
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho: “We have a game on Thursday that gives us not as much money as the Champions League, but the group phase of the Europa League gives us a certain amount that for a club like us is very important.
“It’s a competition with a possible group phase that gives us a good chance to go through to the next knockout stage, so this game on Thursday is very important for us.”
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard: “Yeah, I mean, I know that, and I know it’s a busy time for Tottenham because of the Europa League.
“It’s a busy time for us all. They had a free mid-week last week, we didn’t.
“I know they have a busy week this week. But when I analyse Tottenham and know the squad they have, and analyse what might be a team that maybe didn’t play 90 minutes pretty much yesterday.
“They have a fantastic squad, so I feel that any squad Jose will put out can be very strong.”
Latest odds
Tottenham 7/2
Draw 29/10
Chelsea 7/10
*Latest odds from Ladbrokes as of Monday, September 28
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
