Chelsea journey to Leeds United on Wednesday evening with their place in third place on a knife-edge and their third consecutive FA Cup ultimate to consider.

The Blues have did not get a end in both of their two most up-to-date makes an attempt to win the FA Cup, regardless of reaching the showpiece ultimate at Wembley, and can be trying to put that proper towards Liverpool, the crew who beat them within the League Cup ultimate earlier this season.

That recreation represents the ultimate probability of silverware for Thomas Tuchel’s facet this season, so the German head coach could prioritise that over their journey to Elland Highway.

Nevertheless, he’ll should watch out with rotation as Chelsea’s poor run of outcomes has ensured Arsenal now sit only one level again in fourth, whereas Tottenham stay in rivalry in fifth, 5 factors behind the Blues.

So, victory over relegation-threatened Leeds is solely a should.

Consequently, Tuchel will not go too heavy on the modifications, and harm points will restrict his hand even additional.

N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are each out, as is Ben Chilwell, whereas Callum Hudson-Odoi is slowly coming again into the fold with common coaching periods underneath his belt.

Marcos Alonso was taken off at half-time within the draw towards Wolves, with reviews rising of a bust-up with Tuchel. For that motive, Saul Niguez could possibly be drafted in to play because the left-wing-back, a job he has performed occasionally this 12 months.

Thiago Silva may also be rested with the cup ultimate in thoughts, whereas Cesar Azpilicueta could possibly be dropped after a string of poor performances.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mateo Kovacic look the most probably duo in the course of the park, however Mason Mount might drop deeper if wanted. Romelu Lukaku’s brace final day trip might earn him a begin alongside Kai Havertz.

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