Chelsea v Luton LIVE: No Fernandez in squad but Palmer and Rogers start as Alonso names strong Carabao Cup side

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first competitive game at Stamford Bridge as Luton Town arrive for a Carabao Cup second-round tie, with Leeds United awaiting the winners in the third round.

There’s no Enzo Fernandez in the matchday squad, despite Alonso saying the Manchester City target was available for selection, but Alonso has still named a strong team with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers starting.

Alonso watched Chelsea’s attack dazzle in a thrilling 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday for his first Premier League win, with Cole Palmer starring. League One side Luton won 3-0 away to Gillingham in the opening round to set up a glamour tie and have claimed four points from their opening two games.