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Jermain Defoe was forced off injured during Bournemouth's Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea with Eddie Howe fearing the striker has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called Alvaro Morata's suspension a "big loss" as the striker will miss the Everton game following his game-winning celebration against Bournemouth.

Live coverage of the draw for the last four of the Carabao Cup including the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City as the road to Wembley continues.

Live coverage as Chelsea meet Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances this season.

Luiz's future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain following a row with Blues manager Antonio Conte in November.

The 26-year-old has two-and-a-half years left on his Blues contract and is understood to be happy at Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte will give chances to his fringe players when Chelsea take on Bournemouth on Wednesday with Callum Hudson-Odoi also hoping for a debut.

Conte has been frustrated with the lack of signings in the summer and has already conceded Chelsea will not retain the title.

Chelsea star David Luiz has "offered his services" to Barcelona ahead of the January transfer window.

Christensen has moved ahead of David Luiz in the Stamford Bridge pecking order following his impressive performances at the back for the Blues this season.

The Dutchman had been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the summer but a move fell through as Southampton put their foot down.

David Luiz's last league appearance came in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Bournemouth on 28 October. He went on to make two more appearances since then, both were in the Champions League.

Manchester City are the latest club to join the chase for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha. Arsenal and Chelsea have been previously linked with the former Manchester United man.

Manchester City will become untouchable if they are allowed to sign the best players, according to Antonio Conte.

Charlie Daniels and Josh King both left Bournemouth's 4-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool early, while top scorer Callum Wilson missed the match altogether.

Malcom indicated an interest in moving to Manchester United this summer, and he could still move with Mourinho plotting a winter move.

Manchester United have been given the green light to pursue a £60m deal for Alex Sandro in the January transfer window, with Juventus said to be open to offers.

Ivory Coast international Zaha has scored four goals in 12 Premier League appearances for the Eagles this season.

Liverpool will not pay an exorbitant fee for Virgil van Dijk, who is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City.

Chelsea's David Luiz is set to leave the club in the January transfer window after his fallout with Antonio Conte as Juventus and Manchester United are said to be interested.

Arsenal can climb into fourth in the Premier League if they beat Newcastle while Chelsea aim to keep pressure on Manchester United.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce insists there is no bid on the table from Chelsea for Ross Barkley, although a January exit could make sense if the player does not wish to stay put.

Chelsea's board will have the final say on any comings or goings in the January transfer window, according to manager Antonio Conte.

Hector Bellerin is one of Arsenal's two outfield players to have played every minute in the Premier League this season.

Willian has started in only eight of his 17 Premier League appearances but insists he is happy at Chelsea.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is hopeful his side can be inspired by the trip to Premier League champions Chelsea after recent dip in form.

Michy Batshuayi could be used as a sweeter by Chelsea in an offer to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco, reports claim.

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has urged manager Antonio Conte to build his team around the "special" Eden Hazard following the club's 3-1 win over Huddersfield.

Dembele is believed to be courting interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Everton, but the young Frenchman is keen to focus on his football.