Continuing their pursuit of a domestic double, the North London Blues aim for a spot in the FA Cup fifth round as they face Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
CHE vs AVL: Match Preview, Kick-Off Time, Team News, and Potential Starting Lineup
After a convincing 6-1 victory over Middlesbrough on Tuesday, Chelsea secured a place in the EFL Cup final.
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Match Preview
Mauricio Pochettino, now at the helm of Chelsea, is on the verge of leading his new team to domestic success after facing challenges during his five-year tenure at Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea’s triumphant journey to Wembley, propelled by goals from Cole Palmer, Jonathan Howson (own goal), Axel Disasi, Enzo Fernandez, and a contribution from Noni Madueke, sets the stage for a potential domestic double. They await the winner of the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Fulham.
Kick-Off Time
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:45 pm West African Standard Time on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Team News
Following the clash against Middlesbrough, Chelsea has no injury concerns. However, players such as Christopher Nkunku, Lesley Ugochukwu, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, and Reece James remain sidelined. Nicolas Jackson is still on international duty for Senegal.
The possible starting lineup for Chelsea includes Malo Gusto, with Pochettino considering the same lineup as Tuesday’s match. Fresh legs from Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher might be utilized.
Chelsea’s Possible Starting Lineup:
Petrovic; Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill, Chilwell; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Gallagher, Palmer; Broja
Aston Villa’s Possible Starting Lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Moreno; Bailey, Luiz, Kamara, McGinn; Watkins, Duran