Chelsea have conceded four goals in two matches in this competition
Cardiff have scored twice in each of their four Carabao Cup games this term
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Enzo Maresca survived what he described as the toughest 48 hours he has had at Chelsea, and now his side could take a step closer to winning a third trophy under the Italian.
A poor stretch of results left Maresca facing criticism for his team selections, but the club saw off Everton with a 2-0 win on Saturday.
Now they face a very different kind of test, as they head to League One Cardiff in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
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Team news
Cardiff will be without Chelsea loanee Omari Kellyman for Tuesday's contest, as he is ineligible to face his parent club.
Rubin Colwill is a long-term absentee, leaving Cardiff to turn to his brother, Josh, to fill in as their number 10.
Chelsea should see wholesale changes from their weekend win as Maresca continues to rotate.
Marc Cucurella is suspended, while Marc Guiu is ineligible, having played for Sunderland in the Carabao Cup in the summer.
The stats
Chelsea won 4-3 at Wolves in the last round of the Carabao Cup
Cardiff won by the same scoreline against Doncaster on Saturday
The Blues have faced 55 shots across their last four matches
Cardiff have won their last five League One games, scoring 14 goals
The Bluebirds have beaten Burnley and Wrexham 2-1 in the previous two rounds
Both teams have scored in each of the last five meetings between these sides
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Prediction
Chelsea have fielded second-string sides in their previous two cup ties, but that approach is not without its flaws.
While the Blues have a massive squad, most of their depth lies in attacking midfield.
The Blues have plenty of creative options, but they are lacking in quality at centre-half and in goal.
The absence of Cucurella, along with the heavy strain put on Reece James and Malo Gusto of late, should see the visitors name an unfamiliar back four.
Chelsea's first two Carabao Cup games have been high-scoring, with the Blues winning 2-1 at Lincoln and 4-3 at Wolves.
Tuesday sees them head to the Welsh capital, meeting a Cardiff side who are in impressive scoring form in League One.
The Bluebirds have scored 14 goals across their last five games, including a 4-3 win against Doncaster on Saturday.
Brian Barry-Murphy's side have also been in good scoring form in the cup.
They have netted at least twice in all four ties that they have played, winning 2-1 against Burnley and Wrexham in the previous two rounds.
Cardiff should hurt Chelsea defensively, but the Blues have enough quality going forward to hurt the third-tier side.
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