Our Chelsea fans here in the Transfer Tavern are looking forward to entertaining their local rivals Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final tonight.

Antonio Conte’s side just about pushed through to the semis with a last-gasp winner courtesy of Alvaro Morata against Bournemouth in the previous tie. Although our regulars will be hoping for a much easier progression this time around over the two legs as the Italian looks to deliver his second trophy to Stamford Bridge.

Indeed, the Blues boss is in need of adding some strength in depth into his squad this January, but he could use this first leg as an opportunity to blood some youngsters into the fold. Wenger has made a reputation of doing just that in this cup over previous seasons, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Italian to follow suit.

Our landlord has been taking a look at two potential Chelsea youngsters to get the nod in this first leg, and if things don’t go as planned, there’s always the second leg to rectify the issue…

Callum Hudson-Odoi

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Drawing many comparisons to Chelsea star Eden Hazard, Hudson-Odoi is making a big name for himself in the Premier league 2 and EFL Trophy cup. Having scored one in two matches so far this season, it’s understandable there is a big amount of excitement around this player.

Having just won the U17’s World Cup with England in the summer, things are going from strength to strength, alongside his ability to play in the hole as a number 10 or out on either flank, the Blues seem to have a real talent on their hands should he be given the chance by Conte.

Kyle Scott

The 19-year-old is a hard-tackling central-midfielder, while also looking comfortable on the ball the English born man is finally realising his dream of playing for the club he’s been at since the age of 10.

Having played a handful of times for the U23’s this season, Scott has made the first team squad on a few occasions but as of yet not got onto the pitch. He’s as comfortable playing as a defensive midfielder as he is attacking. With the right type of coaching and experience, he could be a formidable box-to-box player.