There are 11 players who could miss tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates tonight. The Gunners lead 3-2 as they look to book their spot in next month’s final at Wembley, while the Blues are plotting a big comeback against their London rivals. Express Sport brings you the latest injury news from both teams…

• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): The star winger is a major doubt after pulling up with a hip niggle during the warm-up against Leeds United on Saturday. While Mikel Arteta suggested the injury isn’t “too serious,” a late fitness test will determine if he is risked for tonight’s semi-final second leg or saved for the weekend.

• Mikel Merino (Arsenal): The Spanish midfielder is officially ruled out for an extended period after suffering a rare bone fracture in his foot against Manchester United. He is scheduled for surgery in the coming days, with the club hoping he can return to training before the season concludes in May.

• Max Dowman (Arsenal): The teenage sensation is set to miss the encounter as he recovers from an ankle injury. Arteta noted that the young prospect is “quite close” to a return and has returned to the grass for individual work, but tonight’s high-stakes London derby comes too soon for his involvement.

• Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal): While recently sidelined, the defender is nearing a return to the starting line-up. After making a cameo appearance off the bench over the weekend, he is competing with Piero Hincapie for the left-back spot tonight as he builds back to full match fitness.

• Estevao Willian (Chelsea): The Brazilian teenager is a significant doubt following a period of compassionate leave in his home country. Head coach Liam Rosenior has emphasised that the club will not pressure the youngster to return before he is emotionally ready, leaving his availability for the trip to the Emirates uncertain.

• Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea): The winger is expected to miss out after sustaining a hamstring injury just 25 minutes into his start against West Ham on Saturday. Rosenior expressed disappointment for the player, noting that while the full extent is unknown, tonight’s quick turnaround makes his inclusion unlikely.

• Reece James (Chelsea): The Blues captain is being managed carefully after recently returning to the matchday squad following a hip issue. While he started on the bench against West Ham as a precaution, he is expected to be fit enough to lead the defensive unit tonight if called upon.

• Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea): The central defender is likely to remain on the sidelines tonight despite a recent return to light training. Having performed ball work and running drills last Friday, the medical staff believe this fixture is slightly premature for a full competitive return to the matchday squad.

• Mykhaylo Mudryk (Chelsea): The Ukrainian international remains unavailable for selection due to a provisional FA suspension that has been in place since late 2024. Until the legal and disciplinary proceedings regarding his failed drugs test are resolved, he cannot feature in any competitive fixtures for the club.

• Romeo Lavia (Chelsea): Lavia continues his long-term recovery from a persistent hamstring injury that has hampered his season. The midfielder has not featured since November, and while he continues his rehabilitation programme at Cobham, there is currently no firm date set for his return to the first-team fold.

• Levi Colwill (Chelsea): The defender is a definite absentee as he continues to recover from a serious ACL injury sustained during pre-season. Having undergone surgery in August, Colwill is currently focused on a long-term rehabilitation plan, aiming to be fit for the start of the next campaign.