Chelsea will be hoping to maintain their impressive form in the English FA Cup campaign when they face Leeds United on Wednesday night, at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London.
The Blues will be going into the clash after their convincing 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in their last game of the FA Cup, and they will be looking for another victory over the English Championship side on Wednesday in a bid to advance to the next phase of the competition.
Team News:
Chelsea has been handed a mixed bag of injury updates ahead of the EFL Cup final, with some players returning to fitness while others remain sidelined.
The fitness of Silva and Marc Cucurella, who is also nursing an ankle injury, remains uncertain for Wednesday's clash. Meanwhile, a slew of players, including Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Romeo Lavia, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Benoit Badiashile, continue to be unavailable due to various fitness issues.
On a more positive note, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has returned to the matchday squad, potentially providing a boost to Chelsea's lineup. Manager Marc Cucurella may opt to rotate his squad given the tight turnaround, with players like Trevoh Chalobah, Alfie Gilchrist, Noni Madueke, and Mykhaylo Mudryk in contention for starting spots.
However, one player who is unlikely to feature is Christopher Nkunku, who faces another three to four weeks out with an unspecified injury. Additionally, Cesare Casadei is cup-tied and ineligible for selection.
Chelsea's possible starting lineup vs Leeds United:
Sanchez; Gusto, Gilchrist, Chalobah, Colwill; Gallagher, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Sterling.
Kick-Off Time:
The English FA Cup game will commence at exactly 8:30 PM (Nigerian Time) on Wednesday
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