Bournemouth should try to be positive in League Cup quarter-final

League Cup quarter-final
7.45pm Wednesday

Chelsea are tailed off in the Premier League title race and face a tough Champions League tie against Barcelona, but Antonio Conte is still expected to shuffle the pack for this League Cup clash.

It is no surprise to see them at a short price to beat Bournemouth in their quarter-final but the visiting Cherries are unlikely to sit back.

Avoiding relegation will be a higher priority than cup success for Eddie Howe's side but he will still want to see a positive reaction to Sunday's 4-0 home thumping by Liverpool, so expect the visitors to go on the front foot.

Recommendation
Both teams to score
1pt 11-10 Betfair

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Team news
Chelsea
Marcos Alonso is suspended and Antonio Conte could play some of his fringe players

Bournemouth
Tyrone Mings, Adam Federici and Brad Smith are all out.

Key stat
Chelsea's last five League Cup matches have featured 21 goals.

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