Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) and Piero Hincapié (Arsenal) will not participate in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup against their respective teams, scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 a las 15h00 in Stamford BridgeLondon, due to an accumulation of yellow cards in the case of Caicedo and a discomfort in the right hamstring for Hincapié.
Confirmed absence due to suspension at Chelsea
Caicedo He was automatically suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards in the competition. The Ecuadorian midfielder received his first caution in the round of 16 against Wolverhampton Wanderers and the second during the victory 3-1 on Cardiff City in the quarterfinals.
This decline represents a significant absence for Chelseasince Caicedo has established himself as a pillar in the midfield of the team led by Liam Rosenior. The sanction applies only to the first leg, so it will be available for the second leg.
Hincapié injury in Arsenal
Piero Hincapié will not be available after experiencing discomfort in the right hamstring during the tie 0-0 against Liverpool for the Premier League he Thursday January 8, 2026. In the minute 57the defender requested the change and was replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Mikel ArtetaArsenal coach, confirmed in a press conference the Tuesday January 13 that Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori are not yet available. Arteta noted: “Those two are not available yet.” This will be the eleventh absence due to Hincapié’s injury since his arrival at the club in September 2025.
Concern in the Arsenal coaching staff
Arsenal He will be without other players such as Max Dowman and Cristhian Mosquera, while William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are doubtful. The coaching staff handles Hincapié’s injury with caution given the tight schedule of the Premier League leader.
So far, the club has not issued an official medical report on the diagnosis or estimated recovery time. Arteta He expressed concern about the evolution: “At the moment, it is clear that he needs to recover. The signs so far have not been positive, but we hope that the injury is not serious.”
Tie details
The first leg semi-final will be played on January 14, 2026 at Stamford Bridge. The return is scheduled for February 3, 2026 at 15:00 (local time) at Emirates Stadium. The winner will face the winner of the series between Manchester City and Newcastle United in the final of the Carabao Cup.
