Liam Rosenior has adjusted Chelsea’s starting lineup, making three alterations for their FA Cup semi-final quest against Port Vale at Stamford Bridge.
The team is back in action on home turf after the international break, facing the League One opponent for the first time in 97 years.
Robert Sanchez remains between the posts for the Blues, with a defensive quartet of Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Jorrel Hato providing protection.
Andrey Santos and Romeo Lavia are both starting in midfield, while Moises Caicedo is listed among the Blues’ reserves.
Estevao Willian is included in the lineup, having recovered from injury against Everton before the international fixtures. Cole Palmer is in the starting XI and will captain the team for the first time, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro rounding out Chelsea’s attacking formation.
Chelsea Starting XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Tosin, Hato; Andrey Santos, Lavia; Estevao, Palmer (c), Neto; Joao Pedro
Chelsea Bench: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Sarr, Cucurella, Caicedo, Essugo, Garnacho, Kavuma-McQueen, Delap