Chelsea will look to make it two wins from two to start their season when hosting Luton Town in the EFL Cup on Thursday.
Xabi Alonso's reign at Stamford Bridge got off to a promising start on Monday evening when beating Fulham 3-2, and while they didn't exactly look watertight at the back, the combinations between Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro -- all of whom got on the scoresheet -- were a joy to watch.
With no European football, Alonso will likely use the cups as an opportunity to give minutes to his fringe players.
Robert Sanchez's place as Chelsea's long-term number one is insecure, and Mike Penders will surely be called up to take his place on Thursday.
Pep Chavarria and Pedro Neto could be deployed as wing-backs from the start having come off the bench at Craven Cottage, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana could be in line for their first appearances of the season.
Valentin Barco -- unlikely to get a warm reception from the away fans -- could be handed a debut in midfield alongside Dario Essugo with Moises Caicedo still unavailable and Jordan Henderson not expected to be risked as he recovers from injury.
With Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap heading for the exit door, Danny Welbeck is in line for his Chelsea debut with Geovany Quenda and Esetvao pushing for starting berths.
Predicted Chelsea team to face Luton
Mike Penders
Tosin Adarabioyo
Wesley Fofana
Jorrel Hato
Pedro Neto
Pep Chavarria
Dario Essugo
Romeo Lavia
Geovany Quenda
Estevao
Danny Welbeck
