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Injuries Force Chelsea's Maresca to Rotate Ahead of Cup

10/29/2025

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says injuries forced him to rotate ahead of the Carabao Cup match against Wolves.
Benoit Badiashile is sidelined.
Levi Colwill is out for the season.
Maresca wants a stable centre-back pairing, saying frequent changes have harmed Chelsea's defense after 11 league goals conceded.
Joao Pedro's form is under scrutiny as injuries threaten his playing time.

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says injuries forced him to rotate ahead of the Carabao Cup match against Wolves.
Benoit Badiashile is sidelined.
Levi Colwill is out for the season.
Maresca wants a stable centre-back pairing, saying frequent changes have harmed Chelsea's defense after 11 league goals conceded.
Joao Pedro's form is under scrutiny as injuries threaten his playing time.