Jose Mourinho’s men will not be practising penalties, despite the fact the match could be decided on spot-kicks if it remains all-square after 90 minutes and extra time.
Jose Mourinho: “I practice a lot and we always lose on penalties.
“This time we don’t practice.”
Jose Mourinho’s side, who won 4-3 at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League earlier this month, return on Tuesday night with a place in the semi-finals of the League Cup at stake.
The Blues boss already plans to rotate his squad for the game, and plans to give skipper John Terry a night off, if Gary Cahill is deemed fit to play after missing yesterday’s win over Crystal Palace as a precaution.
Branislav Ivanovic is suspended, so Cesar Azpilicueta will switch to his favoured right-back role, with Ashley Cole returning on the left.