Cardiff braced for three festive derbies against Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys that could shape their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

Chelsea are set to ring the changes against Brian Barry-Murphy's side under the lights in Cardiff, with Maresca confirming Cole Palmer will not be available for the cup tie. Marc Cucurella is suspended for the visitors, while Moises Caicedo is once again available following his domestic three-match ban.

This Carabao Cup game between Cardiff City and Chelsea takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday morning in Australia.

Enzo Maresca paid tribute to Cardiff City's organisation and intensity following Chelsea's 3-1 EFL Cup quarter-final victory over the Bluebirds on Tuesday. Chelsea were made to work for their place in the last four,

Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Chelsea travel to the Cardiff City Stadium for a chance to progress into the semi-finals, as they visit the League One leaders.

The Italian was speaking after Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a 3-1 win over Cardiff City in Wales.

Super subs Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho get the job done for Chelsea in the second half as they advance to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Live radio and text commentary of the Challenge Cup clash between Cardiff and Ulster at the Cardiff Arms Park.