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Middlesbrough Stun Chelsea in Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Evrard Returns and Kirby's Resilience Shines

Body Image - Carabao Cup - Chelsea - Fran Kirby - Hayden Hackney - Mauricio Pochettino - Middlesbrough - Nicky Evrard - Social Media Abuse

Find out how Chelsea faced a setback in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough and Fran Kirby's inspiring words on body image and abuse.

In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea faced a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Mauricio Pochettino's team fell short as Hayden Hackney's goal secured a crucial victory for the Championship side. The match highlighted Chelsea's missed opportunities and the challenges they are facing across competitions. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Nicky Evrard's return following an injury added another layer of drama to the game.

On a different note, Chelsea forward Fran Kirby bravely opened up about the struggles of body image and social media abuse in professional football. She addressed the toxic comments and the impact they have on her mental health, emphasizing the need for a more supportive and positive online community for athletes.

Notably, Middlesbrough's stellar performance in the Carabao Cup has earned them six consecutive wins in the competition, a remarkable feat for a non-Premier League club. Additionally, the tension between Chelsea players and fans after the defeat highlights the passion and high stakes involved in elite football competitions.

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Confirmed Chelsea line up vs Middlesbrough (Chelsea FC)

Mauricio Pochettino's starting XI for tonight's Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough includes three changes from the weekend's FA Cup tie.

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea LIVE: Carabao Cup semi-final team ... (The Independent)

Who will claim the advantage ahead of the second leg as the Carabao Cup semi-finals get underway?

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Evrard returns to Chelsea (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Nicky Evrard has returned to parent club Chelsea following an injury sustained by the goalkeeper. Story continues belowโ€ฆ

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest ... (Evening Standard)

The Blues will be looking to take a positive result back to Stamford Bridge for the second leg next week.

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Under-18s report and reaction: Leicester 2 Chelsea 2 (Chelsea FC)

The Chelsea Under-18s had to settle for a draw away at Leicester City in our first match of 2024 at that level, but head coach Hassan Sulaiman believes it ...

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Matchday Info: Boro v Chelsea (mfc.co.uk)

Tickets for this match have now sold out. Ticket Office Opening Hours: Main: 10am - kick-off; North (collections): 6pm - kick-off; East/South/Visitors: ...

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Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea Livestream: How to Watch Carabao Cup ... (CNET)

Mauricio Pochettino's Blues head to the Riverside Stadium for the first leg of this League Cup semifinal.

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea, League Cup semifinal: How to watch ... (NBC Sports)

Mauricio Pochettino could really use a shiny League Cup to distract from Chelsea's ongoing struggles in the Premier League.

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Why Pochettino has told Chelsea players they need to be 'careful ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Mauricio Pochettino warned his Chelsea players they must be โ€œcleverโ€ in playing without VAR when they meet Middlesbrough in Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final ...

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Middlesbrough earn slender EFL Cup lead over Chelsea (BBC Sport)

Chelsea miss a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earn a slender advantage in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at a boisterous ...

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea live updates: Carabao Cup semi-final ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as the Championship side host Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea in their semi-final first leg at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday.

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea: Hayden Hackney earns Carabao Cup ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free highlights as Middlesbrough secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea thanks to Hayden Hackney's first-half goal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup ...

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Hayden Hackney gives Middlesbrough Carabao Cup advantage ... (The Guardian)

A 37th-minute goal from Hayden Hackney secured a 1-0 win for Championship side Middlesbrough in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea: Wasteful Blues stunned by ... (BT Sport)

iddlesbrough player Hayden Hackney celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea ...

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Watch Chelsea U21s vs Valencia on the Official Chelsea App (Chelsea FC)

Our U21s are in Premier League International Cup action tonight, as we play host to Valencia and the match will be available to stream live on the Official ...

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Middlesbrough secure first-leg Chelsea advantage in Carabao Cup ... (EFL)

Middlesbrough will take a one-goal lead into the second leg of their Carabao Cup Semi-Final, beating Chelsea 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium.

Chelsea rue missed chances in narrow EFL Cup defeat (Premier League)

Mauricio Pochettino's side have it all to do in semi-final second leg after slipping to 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough.

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea (9 Jan, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 loss at second-tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Tuesday with Hayden Hackney's goal ...

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Chelsea goalkeeper Nicky Evrard to miss 'significant' time after ... (We Ain't Got No History)

And unfortunately, that's all she's going to get after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty with Belgium. She's undergone surgery now, with ...

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Middlesbrough stun Chelsea flops to take League Cup semi-final lead (FRANCE 24)

Hayden Hackney scored the only goal on 38 minutes as the Championship side held out against Mauricio Pochettino's expensively assembled array of ...

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Injuries no excuse as Boro expose Chelsea's reliance on Palmer ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Chelsea's first leg loss to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semifinals showcases Mauricio Pochettino's side continuing to have issues, aside from injuries.

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Mauricio Pochettino 'can understand' fan anger as Chelsea players ... (The Independent)

Defender Thiago Silva was involved in heating discussions with some Chelsea fans in the away end after the Blues lost 1-0 at Middlesbrough in the first leg ...

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Match report: Middlesbrough 1 Chelsea 0 (Chelsea FC)

Chelsea find ourselves behind at the halfway point in this two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final after being hit on the counter before half-time and failing to ...

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Middlesbrough v Chelsea: Carabao Cup Semi-Final post match stat ... (EFL)

Middlesbrough have won all six of their Carabao Cup games so far this season, the longest winning run by a non-Premier League club in the competition since ...

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'She looks big today' - Kirby on body image & abuse (BBC Sport)

Chelsea's Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse about her body shape, returning from injury and her club future.

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Chelsea's Fran Kirby Opens Up On Body Image Issues (Forbes)

Chelsea's Fran Kirby has candidly addressed the pervasive issue of body image within the realm of professional football, a struggle she herself has faced.

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Chelsea's Kirby speaks out on body image, social media abuse ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Chelsea and England midfielder Fran Kirby has spoken out about body image and social media abuse and said the negative comments are "tough" to read.

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Chelsea, England forward Kirby speaks out on toxic social media ... (Reuters)

Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby has spoken out about body image and social media abuse, saying while the toxic fan criticism is linked to the growing ...

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