Three keys to look for as Chelsea host Bristol Rovers

Up next for Chelsea is a clash against League One side Bristol Rovers in the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening and it is expected that the Blues will enjoy a more comfortable encounter, despite a weakened team likely to be fielded.

Second choice goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will be given the nod ahead of regular Thibaut Courtois.

Provisional squad: Begovic, Baxter, Miazga, Aina, da Silva, Kane, Moses, Mikel, Chalobah, Kante, Atsu, Pedro, Bamford, Moses, Kenedy, Loftus-Cheek, Batshuayi.

Bristol Rovers were promoted to League One last May, but their performance has been dismal since then.

Thibaut Courtois has done relatively well during the first two matches of the season and given the fact that the clash in midweek is a domestic cup, the Belgian worldwide looks set to be rested.

Michy Batshuayi hit a brace to help Chelsea survive a second-half scare from Bristol Rovers.

Chelsea have won their past eight League Cup ties against lower-ranked opposition, since losing on penalties to Burnley in November 2008.

And it didn’t take long for Chelsea’s pressure to pay off when Batshuayi – making his first start for his new club – was teed up by Nemanja Matic before the Belgian volleyed the ball into the roof of the net in the 29th minute.

The Italian tactician has already picked up two victories from his first two Premier League games in charge with Diego Costa popping up with late winning goals against West Ham United and Watford respectively, and Conte will certainly look to enjoy a cup run this year in addition. BatshuayiMichy Batshuayi scored twice for Chelsea.

The visitors stunned Stamford Bridge four minutes later, however.