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Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa.

Chelsea will aim to kickstart the EFL Cup campaign with a victory on Wednesday, when they welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge, with both sides having won 3-0 in the Premier League over the weekend.

This encounter acts as a replay of a recent league clash between the two teams earlier in September, with the Blues picking up a dominant 3-0 victory, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

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CHELSEA vs. ASTON VILLA

CHELSEA

Out: Edouard Mendy (hip)
Doubtful: Christian Pulisic (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Arrizabalaga; Christensen, Chalobah, Azpilicueta; James, Niguez, Kovacic, Chilwell; Hudson-Odoi, Werner, Ziyech

ASTON VILLA

Out: Trezeguet (knee), Keinan Davis (knee), Jaden Philogene-Bidace (ankle), Carney Chukwuemeka (thigh)
Doubtful: Leon Bailey (thigh), John McGinn (concussion), Matty Cash (muscle),

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Steer; Konsa, Tuanzebe, Hause, Young; Nakamba, Sanson; Traore, Buendia, El Ghazi; Watkins

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