Team News: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Chelsea will aim to kickstart the EFL Cup campaign with a victory on Wednesday, when they welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge, with both sides having won 3-0 in the Premier League over the weekend.

This encounter acts as a replay of a recent league clash between the two teams earlier in September, with the Blues picking up a dominant 3-0 victory, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

CHELSEA vs. ASTON VILLA

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CHELSEA

Out: Edouard Mendy (hip) Doubtful: Christian Pulisic (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Arrizabalaga; Christensen, Chalobah, Azpilicueta; James, Niguez, Kovacic, Chilwell; Hudson-Odoi, Werner, Ziyech

ASTON VILLA

Out: Trezeguet (knee), Keinan Davis (knee), Jaden Philogene-Bidace (ankle), Carney Chukwuemeka (thigh) Doubtful: Leon Bailey (thigh), John McGinn (concussion), Matty Cash (muscle),

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Steer; Konsa, Tuanzebe, Hause, Young; Nakamba, Sanson; Traore, Buendia, El Ghazi; Watkins