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Can the Cherries cause a League Cup upset? Predicted 3-4-2-1 Bournemouth XI to face Chelsea

Predicted Bournemouth line-up to face Chelsea in the League Cup

Bournemouth will travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

The Cherries are in a dismal run of form at the moment, winning just one in seven league games. They were beaten 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend that saw Eddie Howe’s men drop down to 11th place on the table.

Bournemouth, however, will look to claim a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, but face a hurdle in the form of Chelsea, who have reached this point by beating the likes of Liverpool and Derby County.

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Simon Francis and Tyrone Mings are likely to miss the game with hip and lower back injuries respectively.

Adam Smith is out for three months. Dan Gosling has had an operation on his knee but that won’t keep him out for long. Meanwhile, Lewis Cook is ruled out for the season with ACL damage.

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Probable Bournemouth XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Manager: Eddie Howe

Artur Boruc (GK)

Boruc has been in goal for Bournemouth’s cup games and that should remain the same on Wednesday.

Steve Cook (RCB)

Cook has been a permanent fixture in the Cherries backline this season. He is likely to keep his place in the team.

Nathan Ake

Nathan Ake (CB)

Bournemouth’s defensive lynchpin, Ake will look to keep his former club at bay on Wednesday.

Charlie Daniels (LCB)

Due to injuries to natural centre-backs, Daniels should start in the three-man defence as Bournemouth look to stop Chelsea.

Ryan Fraser (RWB)

Fraser has been fantastic this season for the Cherries. His versatility would come handy as Howe might give him a role at right wing-back in this midweek cup game.

Diego Rico (LWB)

Rico started both the cup games and should start against Chelsea as well.

Jefferson Lerma (CM)

Lerma is a strong defensive midfielder who will be tasked with neutralising the Chelsea attack on Wednesday.

Andrew Surman (CM)

Surman could partner Lerma in central midfield. The South African-born star will have to be at the top of his game to help Bournemouth cross the Chelsea hurdle.

David Brooks (RW)

Brooks’ trickery and pace could give Chelsea defenders a tough time on Wednesday.

Junior Stanislas (LW)

Stanislas is a tireless worker and will give Bournemouth a different dimension to their play in the final third.

Read more: Go for it Howe – This 27-year-old German World Cup winner would be a perfect partner for Lerma at Bournemouth

Joshua King (ST)

King is expected to lead the line for the Cherries. A strong, powerful and clinical striker, he’ll look to guide his team to the competition’s semi-finals.

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