Source: Telegraph
Chelsea set to hand Gael Kakuta full debut for Carling Cup tie with Blackburn Rovers
Ray Wilkins, Carlo Ancelotti's assistant, confirmed that Kukuta, who made his first appearance for Chelsea as a substitute against Wolves 10 days ago, should feature at Ewood Park. [LNB]'Gael will be in the squad, you saw a snippet of him a couple of weeks ago,' said Wilkins. 'He's a very talented young man but obviously we have to nurture that along, as we do a couple of other very talented young guys as well.' [LNB] Related ArticlesDidier Drogba a threat to BlackburnBlackburn Rovers v Chelsea: match previewManchester City and Chelsea defend agents' feesPremier League set for record transfer windowFrank Lampard: Ashley Cole spurred on by booingWhat hope do Chelsea have in their next 10 clashes?The transfer banned has been suspended for now and Wilkins added: 'Gael will be in the squad tomorrow and we'll see where we go. He has a great work ethic and is prepared to listen and work at his game, and that's nice to see.' [LNB]The quarter-final tie is the third in a run of four consecutive away games inside two weeks for Chelsea and Wilkins added: 'We certainly approach every game to win it and we'll be doing the same at Blackburn. [LNB]'We would love to be in the Final of the Carling Cup, it's the first trophy of the season and one we want to win so we'll be going all out to do that. [LNB]'Most certainly the side will be mixed up but it will be a very strong side, no question.' [LNB]Alex (thigh) and Daniel Sturridge (hip) will be the only two not considered but Wilkins added: 'Ashley Cole came off on Sunday, we think that's referred from his back but he has trained, so that's good news for us.' [LNB]
