Chris Davie
Published February 3, 2026 7:42pm
Updated February 3, 2026 11:33pm
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Reece James missed Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal (AMA/Getty)
Reece James and Pedro Neto missed Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final defeat Arsenal after failing fitness tests.
Speaking before kick-off, Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said that he is hopeful James and Neto will be available for his side’s game away to Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.
‘Reece and Pedro had fitness tests but aren’t available which is a shame,’ Rosenior said.
‘Hopefully they are back for the next one.
‘We need to be careful with Cole [Palmer] and think about the possibility of extra-time, we have to manage him. I have full faith in the eleven and the bench.’
Pedro Neto was ruled out of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal due to a ‘small knock’ (Getty)
When asked about the injuries to James and Neto after Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium, Rosenior said: ‘Pedro and Reece had small knocks.
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‘They were just in too much pain for tonight. They’re giving everything. They would always put their hand up to play.
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‘Reece is an incredible captain and leader. I know Pedro is an outstanding professional and a great player. Estevao, I have to say, for him, 18 years old, to go through something very personal for him, to fly to Brazil and fly back in two days to make sure he could play in this game, says everything about the character and spirit I want for this team.
‘And in terms of Cole, Cole gave us an incredible 90-minute performance, the reason we fought back against West Ham. We have to take care of him. He’s a gem. We have to take care of him and make sure he’s right for the whole season. But when he came on, his moments were top.
‘So all in all, disappointed not to go through against what will be a very, very good team, but we can’t let this setback affect our future.’
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