Chelsea 2 Bournemouth 1 | EFL Cup quarter final | Stamford Bridge | Kick-off: 7:45pm | Wednesday, 20 December, 2017
A late goal from Alvaro Morata spared Chelsea's blushes as they beat Bournemouth 2-1 to reach the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea led up until the 90th minute from an early Willian goal, but Dan Gosling thought he had sent the tie to extra time with a leveller in the 90th minute.
But the visitors could not hold on as Eden Hazard teed up Morata to put the Premier League champions back in front in injury time.
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Team news
Chelsea XI: Caballero; Rudiger, Ampadu, Cahill (c); Zappacosta, Drinkwater, Fabregas, Kenedy; Willian, Batshuayi, Pedro
Subs: Eduardo, Clarke-Salter, Sterling, Bakayoko, Hazard, Hudson-Odoi, Morata
Bournemouth XI: Boruc; Smith, Francis, Cook, Simpson; Arter, Surman, Gosling; Mousset, Fraser, Defoe
Subs: Ramsdale, Ake, Cook, Hyndman, Ibe, Pugh, Wilson
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Conte:
"Our task is to try and reach the semi-finals but we must give the opportunity to players who do not play with regularity. It's difficult to have your [first-choice] players to play every game. You take great risk for injuries."
The first question is about Conte's line-up against Bournemouth, and he confirms he will heavily rotate for tomorrow's League Cup clash.
And here the Chelsea boss is!
Conte is, officially, one minute late. Never fear though Chelsea fans as we expect him out very, very soon...
Good afternoon all! My name is Vaishali Bhardwaj and I'm in position for Antonio Conte's pre-Bournemouth press conference!
The Blues boss is set to speak to the media to preview Chelsea's quarter-final League Cup clash with Eddie Howe's side from 1.15pm onward so don't go anywhere...
Palace set to keep star Zaha
Crystal Palace will resist any offers for Wilfried Zaha in January.
Man City have reportedly joined the clubs interested in the winger and are considering a move for him, with Chelsea also linked with the 25-year-old.
Roy Hodgson has admitted clubs may move for Zaha when transfer window reopens, but Palace have made it clear that the winger, who signed a five-year contract last summer, is not for sale as he is crucial to their hopes of avoiding relegation.
Will Conte stay?
Former captain, leader and legend John Terry thinks the club will stick with manager Antonio Conte, despite the speculation around his future.
"I think they see him as a long-term manager and, having worked with him, I have to say the way he dealt with me and the way he deals with players and the tactical side of things he brings to the game is first class," he said on Sky Sports.
"I do think they will stick with him long term."
Is David Luiz really off?
Here is today's big news from Standard Sport... Newcastle United have joined the race to sign David Luiz next month, but are only interested in a loan deal.
Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain due to his relationship with coach Antonio Conte.
Arsenal are looking into buying a centre half next month and have been linked with a £30m move for the Brazilian.
Stick with Standard Sport's Vaishali Bhardwaj today as she reports on Antonio Conte's pre-match press conference.
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