Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Arsenal EFL Cup semi-final first leg: Moises Caicedo latest
Chelsea are set for their first major test of the Liam Rosenior era on Wednesday, when they face Premier League leader Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
The new Blues manager oversaw a 5-1 against Charlton Athletic Saturday, and he hopes to follow up with a declared victory in the middle of the week.
However, Chelsea will continue to be without a number of injured stars, and one key man has a lingering suspension, although left-back Marc Cucurella is available again after sitting out against the Addicks.
Here, Sports mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for the Blues ahead of their EFL Cup semi-final clash against Arsenal.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Levi Colwill continues his recovery from an ACL injury, having undergone successful surgery in August.
The centre-back is unlikely to return to action before the end of the season, although he is working to be ready as soon as possible.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
Defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia has been plagued by injuries since leaving Southampton for Stamford Bridge, and his latest setback has sidelined him since November 2025.
There is currently no time frame for when Lavia could be back in contention.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
Dario Essugo, 20, joined Chelsea last summer, but his debut campaign with the Blues was hampered by injury.
The midfielder hopes to return in the coming weeks, but no specific timetable has been set for his reinstatement.
CHELSEA SUSPENSION LIST
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Moises Caicedo crossed the threshold of accumulating yellow cards in the EFL Cup when he was booked for sarcastically clapping at the referee against Cardiff last month.
As a result, the Chelsea midfielder will miss the first leg of this semi-final.
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Mykhaylo Mudryk is provisionally suspended from football following his positive doping test in December 2024.