Tarik Muharemović has been named in the Leeds United starting XI for tonight's Carabao Cup third-round clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Daniel Farke has once again put his trust in the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who will start in defence as Leeds attempt to secure a place in the fourth round.

Muharemović starts against Chelsea

Muharemović continues his impressive run in the Leeds side following his summer move to England.

The 23-year-old has quickly established himself as an important part of Farke's defence and now faces one of the biggest tests of his Leeds career so far under the lights at Stamford Bridge.

Leeds have made several changes for the cup tie, with Michael Zetterer starting in goal. Jaka Bijol, James Justin and Melvin Bard are also included, while Ethan Ampadu and Sean Longstaff feature in the side.

Leeds United starting XI vs Chelsea

Leeds United XI: Zetterer, Bard, Justin, Muharemović, Bijol, Ampadu, Longstaff, James, Wilson, Aaronson, Nmecha.

Substitutes: Trafford, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Elvedi, Tanaka, Stach, Okafor, Bahoya, Calvert-Lewin.

Chelsea rotate for Carabao Cup clash

Xabi Alonso has also made significant changes to his Chelsea side for the third-round tie.

Mike Penders starts in goal, with Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix and Josh Acheampong selected in defence.

There is also a notable start for 16-year-old Reggie Watson, while Jamie Gittens and Estêvão support experienced striker Danny Welbeck in attack.

Chelsea starting XI vs Leeds

Chelsea XI: Penders, Colwill, Lacroix, Acheampong, Chavarría, Barco, Watson, Gusto, Gittens, Estêvão, Welbeck.

Substitutes: Martínez, Fofana, Hato, James, Neto, Palmer, Quenda, Rogers, João Pedro.

Another major night for Muharemović

Starting at Stamford Bridge represents another major moment for Muharemović early in his Leeds United career.

Leeds arrive in London unbeaten in their opening four competitive matches of the season, while Chelsea are looking to respond after their Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

The winners of tonight's tie will advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Chelsea vs Leeds kicks off at 8pm BST, which is 9pm in Bosnia and Herzegovina.