Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana was involved in a car crash that resulted in EastEnders star Dean Gaffney suffering a broken collarbone.
Chelsea's first leg loss to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semifinals showcases Mauricio Pochettino's side continuing to have issues, aside from injuries.
The Blues' miserable season continued as they lost 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final to Middlesbrough, putting an end to their three-game winning run in all competitions.
A 37th-minute goal from Hayden Hackney secured a 1-0 win for Championship side Middlesbrough in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea
Report and free highlights as Middlesbrough secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea thanks to Hayden Hackney’s first-half goal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Michael Carrick lost two players to injury early on but takes a lead into the second leg
SAMI MOKBEL: Disregard his forgettable spell at Chelsea and take Timo Werner on this season's showing. Two goals in 14 appearances for RB Leipzig hardly screams optimism for Spurs fans.
Can Michael Carrick’s Boro stun Chelsea at the Riverside in the first leg of their semi-final? Find out with Rob Smyth
Former Chelsea forward Timo Werner arrives on a six-month deal at Premier League rivals Tottenham, which includes the option to make the transfer permanent in the summer
Very easy to laugh at Chelsea flop Timo Werner heading to Spurs - fun too - but banter be damned, we actually think this might be quite a clever move.
Timo Werner endured a difficult spell in the Premier League at Chelsea, but will he make the most of his second chance in England with Tottenham?
Timo Werner has completed his loan move to Tottenham, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday. Spurs have an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
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Who will claim the advantage ahead of the second leg as the Carabao Cup semi-finals get underway?
Follow live text commentary and updates as Middlesbrough host Chelsea in the EFL Cup semi-final.
? Chelsea to hold on to their lead?
⚪️ Fulham to find a leveller?
With ten minutes to go, how does this one end?
#CHEFUL
#Boro debuts for @lukeayling_8 and @finnazaz ?
@mforss_ is back on the bench after his injury absence ? #UTB
Middlesbrough 1 Chelsea 0
Hayden Hackney's goal gives Sky Bet Championship club the advantage after first leg of Carabao Cup semi-final as Cole Palmer has night to forget for Premier League side
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Hayden Hackney gives Middlesbrough Carabao Cup advantage over Chelsea
31 & 21 – Among Premier League sides, only Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest (32 each) have lost more games than Chelsea (31) in all competitions since the start of last season, while no side has lost more away from home than the Blues (21). Concern. #MIDCHE
Defeat in the first leg.
#CFC | #CarabaoCup
We'll take a one-goal lead to Stamford Bridge ? #UTB
46 | Into the second half we go. COME ON BOYS!!!!!
? 1-0 ?
#UTB
We have the advantage thanks to @HackneyHayden's goal #UTB
A goal down at the break. ⏸️
#CFC | #CarabaoCup
2006 - Hayden Hackney is the first Middlesbrough player to score against Chelsea since Mark Viduka in August 2006, ending their run of 14 hours and 6 minutes without a goal against the Blues. Empire. #MIDCHE
Into semi-final battle. ?
? 0-0 ? [23] #CFC | #CarabaoCup
19 | We're forced into another change as @alexbanguraa pulls up. Matt Clarke is on in his place
? 0-0 ?
#UTB
5 | Gutting for Manu, who tried but can't continue. Over to you @Jcoburn06!
? 0-0 ?
#UTB
???? ???
The tie begins! COME ONNNNNNNNNN #BORO!!!!! #UTB
