Probable Lineups
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4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in FA Cup.
Missing Players
Chelsea
Aston Villa
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Fofana | Out | |
| Reece James | Out | |
| Marc Cucurella | Out | |
| Trevoh Chalobah | Out | |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | Out | |
| Roméo Lavia | Out | |
| Christopher Nkunku | Out | |
| Malo Gusto | Out | |
| Robert Sánchez | Out | |
| Lesley Ugochukwu | Out | |
| Nicolas Jackson | Out |
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Buendía | Out | |
| Tyrone Mings | Out | |
| Lucas Digne | Doubtful | |
| Pau Torres | Doubtful | |
| Jacob Ramsey | Doubtful | |
| Bertrand Traoré | Out |
Team News
Chelsea
Aston Villa
- Chelsea will remain without captain Reece James, who looks set to remain sidelined until the end of March.
- Chelsea could be without as many as 11 players for the welcome of Aston Villa.
- Nicolas Jackson is at the African Cup of Nations with Senegal.
- Aston Villa will head to Stamford Bridge without long-term absentees Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings.
- Bertrand Traore is at the African Cup of Nations with Burkina Faso.
- Pau Torres, Jacob Ramsey and Lucas Digne are doubtful.
Would love Jose back home, to Stamford bridge.
Palmer To Score Anytime
Villa have had 13 days rest but Chelsea have had only 3 days rest.
@Marbella Chelsea rest all this season.