Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has made nine changes to the starting lineup for the Carabao Cup third-round match against Leeds United, handing 16-year-old Reggie Watson his senior debut. Watson, the son of former Wigan captain Ben Watson, impressed during pre-season and starts at Stamford Bridge. Goalkeeper Mike Penders replaces Emiliano Martinez, while Levi Colwill returns to defense and Valentin Barco makes his first start. Key players such as Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro are rested on the bench.
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