Chelsea explains Jadon Sancho's absence from squad for Carabao Cup match against Newcastle

Chelsea has announced that Jadon Sancho is not in the squad for the Carabao Cup match against Newcastle due to illness. This marks his continued absence after missing recent matches, including a Premier League win and a Conference League game. Sancho, who joined Chelsea on loan, is also ineligible to play against Manchester United on Sunday as per his loan agreement. He has not played since October 20, when he was substituted at halftime in a loss to Liverpool. Chelsea made significant changes to their lineup for the match, with Enzo Maresca naming 11 different players from the team that won against Newcastle in the Premier League.