The Carabao Cup game against Grimsby town will provide Lampard the opportunity to rotate the squad and give young players a chance, we look at how Chelsea could possibly line-up.
Willy Caballero
The Chelsea second choice goalkeeper will get the opportunity to play in the cup games this season, with Kepa Arrizabalaga playing the Champions League and Premier League games.
Reece James
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the 19-year-old and the game against Grimsby will be an opportunity for James to showcase his undoubted talent. The England U21 international has recently recovered from injury and played for the Chelsea U23’s last Friday, bagging an assist in the game.
Kurt Zouma
With both Christensen and Rudiger out with injury, Zouma will get another opportunity to stake his claim to be in the first choice starting eleven for Lampard. The French international started the game against Liverpool on the bench but came on for Christensen in the first half.
Marc Guehi
With Lampard likely to rest Fikayo Tomori after he started the last three games four games for Chelsea, youngster Marc Guehi will get a chance to impress. Guehi famously was captain for the under-17s as they won the World Cup in India.
Marcos Alonso
Emerson limped out of the game during the first half in the game against Liverpool, allowing Marcos Alonso an opportunity. Chelsea does not currently have any young players banging the door in the left-back position which will mean that Alonso is the only option.
Billy Gilmour
With Jorginho and Kante likely to be rested Gilmour will be given an opportunity to impress. Frank Lampard was criticized for bringing on Gilmour against Sheffield United, a game in which they drew 2-2 after conceding two goals in the second half.
Mateo Kovacic
Kovacic will continue in the base of midfield with Chelsea thin the holding midfield role.
Ross Barkley
Ross Barkley is behind Mason Mount in the pecking order but will get another opportunity after failing to impress in his substitute appearances. Barkley will be under pressure after his penalty miss against Valencia
Christian Pulisic
The USA international has been out of the team recently but will get an opportunity against Grimsby Town to stake his claim for starting berth.
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Callum Hudson-Odoi will make a long-awaited return to the squad after signing a new lucrative contract. All eyes will be on Callum Hudson-Odoi in the game against Grimsby Town.
Olivier Giroud
With Tammy Abraham, the first choice in the No 9 role, Giroud has seen his first-team opportunities limited this season. Giroud will have to score in the cup games to feature ahead of Abraham in the starting eleven
