Chelsea v Bournemouth can be decisive. The hosts have enjoyed an excellent run of form in recent weeks. They have won seven out of their last 10 games in all competitions, losing only once. The Blues went down 1-0 to West Ham United in the Premier League before beating Huddersfield Town 3-1 and Southampton 1-0.
In their last Carabao Cup clash, Antonio Conte's men beat Everton 2-1 with a number of second-string players earning starting positions. Michy Batshuayi, Charly Musonda, Kenedy, Danny Drinkwater, Davide Zappacosta, and Ethan Ampadu all made the starting XI and are expected to get another chance.
"I want to continue to give the chance to players that are not playing with regularity," Conte told Chelsea TV.
"I want to continue this way, but at the same time we want to reach the semi-final."
Meanwhile, the Cherries will be eager to put their recent defeats behind them with a strong performance against the Premier League champions. Eddie Howe's charges lost 1-0 to Manchester United before a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday.
Bournemouth also haven't won in their last six games, drawing three. The cup may be the ideal opportunity for them to find some form heading into a busy Christmas schedule.
"Naturally our focus goes to the next game on Wednesday against Chelsea," said Howe, according to Sky Sports.
"It is a really tough draw for us but we are looking to break fresh ground for the club.
"We've never been into a semi-final of a major cup competition and that is a great carrot for us.
"To try and achieve that would be fantastic so we go into this game desperately trying to win."
Chelsea are likely to be without centre-back David Luiz due to a knee injury.
Bournemouth are still missing defenders Tyrone Mings and Brad Smith.
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