Chelsea beat Luton in Carabao Cup, but Enzo Fernandez omission dominates

Chelsea advanced in the Carabao Cup, but all eyes were on Enzo Fernandez's surprise absence from the squad.

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What happened. Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round, with Danny Welbeck scoring his first for the club and a late own goal sealing progress.

• Enzo Fernandez was not named in the squad, a major talking point.
• Chelsea will face Leeds United in the third round next month.
• Alonso said they take all games seriously and picked a competitive team.

“We are taking all the games seriously. I think that we are in a moment of the season that many things are starting.”

— Xabi Alonso

Chelsea progress to the third round, but attention turns to Fernandez's absence and the upcoming Leeds clash.

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