Chelsea Faces Crucial Carabao Cup Semi-Final Against Middlesbrough

With key player Nkunku sidelined, Chelsea seeks to overcome a 1-0 deficit at home.

Chelsea is set to face Middlesbrough in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie, needing to overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.
Chelsea's manager, Mauricio Pochettino, is confident that the home advantage at Stamford Bridge will help his team turn the tide.
Key player Christopher Nkunku remains sidelined due to a hip injury, adding to Chelsea's challenge.
Chelsea's season largely depends on the outcome of this match, as they are currently ninth in the Premier League table and not playing in Europe.
Middlesbrough, despite being a Championship side, managed to secure a 1-0 lead in the first leg and will be looking to hold on to their aggregate lead.