The Blues have slipped to 10 points off the pace of league leaders Liverpool, leaving their best chance of silverware to come from knockout football
Chelsea assistant coach Carlo Cudicini has stressed that winning the Carabao Cup should be a priority for manager Maurizio Sarri and that such success would help push the club onto a greater 2019.
The Blues face London rivals Tottenham in the first leg of the semi-finals at Wembley on Tuesday, looking to secure their first silverware under the Italian.
Former Napoli boss Sarri has seen his side’s near-flawless domestic start slip over the winter months, with a 10-point gap between Chelsea and Premier League leaders Liverpool likely ruling them out of the title race.