Chelsea are hosting League One side Luton Town in a Carabao Cup second-round match today, which will be Xabi Alonso's first competitive game in charge at Stamford Bridge. The Blues secured their first Premier League win under Alonso on Monday with a 3-2 victory against Fulham.
Alonso has named a strong Chelsea starting XI for the cup tie, including Penders, Gusto, Acheampong, Lacroix, Chavarria, James, Barco, Estevao, Palmer, Rogers, and Welbeck. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra are unavailable, while Wesley Fofana is suspended.
Luton Town, who won their opening-round match 3-0 against Gillingham, have accumulated four points from their first two League One games. The Carabao Cup second round will not feature VAR. The winner of tonight's match will progress to host Leeds United in the third round.