Middlesbrough vs Chelsea LIVE commentary: No VAR as Carrick’s side bid to shock Blues in Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

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Updated: 18:48, 9 Jan 2024Chelsea will bid to take a giant step towards the Carabao Cup final when they take on Middlesbrough in their semi-final first leg this evening.

Mauricio Pochettino has overseen an indifferent first season in charge of the Blues but his side are still favourites to reach next month’s Wembley showpiece.

Chelsea avoided ties against Premier League rivals Liverpool and neighbours Fulham after being drawn against Boro, who are languishing in mid-table in the Championship.

Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at the Riverside to kick-off at 8pm
Live commentary: talkSPORT website stream HERE, via the app HERE
Match to be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Football
Middlesbrough starting XI to follow
Chelsea starting XI to follow

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