Chelsea striker Marc Guiu is eligible to play within the third spherical of the EFL Cup in opposition to Lincoln Metropolis on Tuesday due to a change within the guidelines for this season’s event.

It seems Chelsea had been unaware of the rule change however had been knowledgeable by the EFL hours earlier than Tuesday’s kick-off, after looking for clarification.

Guiu shouldn’t be anticipated to function on the LNER Stadium however can be thought of for choice by Chelsea within the competitors for future rounds in the event that they undergo.

The Spanish ahead represented Sunderland within the competitors final month, whereas on mortgage on the Black Cats.

In earlier seasons that might have meant he was not allowed to play for Chelsea within the event as a result of he would have been ‘cup-tied’ – which implies you might be solely allowed to play for one membership in a cup competitors per season.

However the brand new rule launched for this season states gamers can function for 2 golf equipment within the EFL Cup in the identical season.

The 19-year-old was recalled by Chelsea due to an damage to Liam Delap.

Guiu made three look for the Black Cats, scoring as soon as within the EFL Cup second-round defeat by League One facet Huddersfield City in August.

Chelsea’s assets up entrance have been depleted, with Delap set to be sidelined till December and Nicolas Jackson becoming a member of Bayern Munich on mortgage, whereas Joao Pedro has began all six of Chelsea’s matches in all competitions this time period.