Carabao Cup 2025-2026: Wolverhampton-Chelsea, the likely lineups

Wolverhampton and Chelsea face off at 8:45 p.m. at Molineux Stadium in the Carabao Cup round of 16 match. The Wolves, still hunting for their first Premier League win and last in the standings, however, showed a different face in the EFL Cup, eliminating West Ham and Everton to reach the round of 16. The Blues, coming off a disappointing defeat against Sunderland in the league, aim to respond immediately.

Pereira opts for the offensive trident formed by Arias, Larsen and Hwang, ahead of Gomes. Joao Gomes will be in the midfield in the booth, while the defense will be headed by the S.Bueno-Krejci pair.

Maresca relies on George in attack, with Gittens, Estevao and Garnacho in support in the three-quarter. Lavia and Santos to form the midfield hinge, while Gusto and Hato will act as full-backs in defense.

Probable lineups

Wolverhampton (4-3-3): Johnstone; Hoever, S. Bueno, Krejci, H. Bueno; Munetsi, Joao Gomes, Andre; Arias, Larsen, Hwang. All. Pereira.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Lavia, Santos; Gittens, Estevao, Garnacho; George. All. Maresca.