Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for FA Cup today - All change as the Blues look to avoid major third round upset against fourth-tier strugglers at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have been handed a huge boost as Enzo Maresca confirmed two of his star players are set to return from injury against Morecambe. The Blues head into the

Chelsea will be without Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for their FA Cup third round home game against Morecambe, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are not playing in the FA Cup against Morecambe tomorrow because he does not want to threaten their chances of leaving this month.

Previously: The match four years ago, played under COVID-era restrictions, was the first ever meeting between these two sides. Mason Mount, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Kai Havertz scored as Frank Lampard fielded a very strong lineup in search of an assured victory.

Enzo Maresca has said Chelsea don’t need to sign another centre back this month, despite injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana.Chelsea weren’t expected to be busy in January in terms of

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will leave both Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei out of his squad this weekend for the visit of Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. Speaking to the media on Friday, Maresca admitted that he did not want the players to pick up injuries,

Reece James and Romeo Lavia both are set to make their returns to Chelsea action when Morecambe visit in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. James has not featured since the 1-1 draw with Arsenal in early November because of a hamstring injury and has made just four appearances across all competitions so far this term.