Overview
- Chelsea advanced to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 2-1 comeback at Sincil Bank.
- Tyrique George equalised shortly after the restart with a long-range strike before supplying Facundo Buonanotte for the winner minutes later.
- Lincoln had led at the break through Rob Street after Enzo Fernández surrendered possession near his own area.
- Enzo Maresca said he did not hold back at half-time as his rotated side struggled with high pressing, long throws and frequent set pieces.
- Deputy goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, in for suspended Robert Sánchez, looked uneasy under aerial pressure as focus shifts to the Premier League meeting with Brighton.