Surprise Rotation: Chelsea Rest Stars for Carabao Cup Clash with Cardiff

Lineups and key notes

Chelsea and Cardiff City announced their starting lineups for Tuesday's Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash in Cardiff.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca chose to rest a number of regulars, including goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and midfielder Enzo Fernández, as well as winger Pedro Neto.

Palmer was rested despite returning from injury and having scored against Everton in the previous match.

Spanish youngster Marc Gio leads Chelsea's attack, with Tariq George and Jamie Gittens supporting, while Moisés Caicedo wears the captain's armband.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams:

Chelsea: Jorgensen, Achambong, Tosin, Badiasile, Hato, Caicedo, Andre Santos, George, Gittens, Gio.

Cardiff City: Trot, Ng, Loller, Chambers, Bajan, Wintle, Turnbull, Colwill, Ashford, Davies, Robinson.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday at the Cardiff ground as part of the quarterfinals.

Punchline 1: Chelsea's bench looks so deep you could water-ski on it. Punchline 2: If Cardiff somehow keep this close, the crowd deserves a standing ovation for suspense.