Chelsea blocked the player's participation in the League Cup: why this is important for Ukrainians.

Chelsea refused to release Kelleher for the Carabao Cup

According to The Sun: The Chelsea football club denied Cardiff the opportunity to field loaned defender Omar Kelleher in the quarter-final match of the Carabao Cup. The Welsh team is the lowest ranked in the tournament and is trying to cause an upset against Enzo Maresca's side.

“Cardiff will not be able to count on Kelleher, 20, after the loaning club Chelsea blocked his participation in the match”

Now Cardiff needs to look for other options to create worthy competition against a stronger opponent in the cup meeting.

Chelsea's refusal to field Kelleher could be a turning point for Cardiff. The experience of the young footballer could significantly strengthen the team in such an important match. Now Cardiff's players will have to rely on their own abilities to try to impress the football community. In this situation, it will be more difficult to confront the favourites, but it is possible that the Welsh team will deliver a pleasant surprise in the match.