These are the Chelsea vs Port Vale predicted lineups and latest team news for their FA Cup clash following the international break. The Blues are on a poor run of four losses in a row, with their last victory coming in this very competition when they defeated Wrexham in extra time by a 4-2 scoreline. They have got another easy draw on the surface with League One relegation zone side Port Vale being their latest lower-level opponents in this competition.
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Chelsea vs Port Vale Predicted Lineups for FA Cup Tie
Date: Saturday, April 4
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 17:15 UK
Referee: Farai Hallam
Chelsea Team News
The international break provided a new and unexpected issue with Enzo Fernández causing some problems. As a punishment, Liam Rosenior has confirmed that the former Benfica man will be dropped from the squad entirely for this fixture and the Premier League tie with Manchester City.
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In addition, Reece James will remain sidelined with fellow defenders Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill also absent. Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended long-term, all according to PremierInjuries.
In good news, Estevao and Jamie Gittens will be fit to feature while Filip Jorgensen and Benoit Badiashile are presumably fit to return to the squad after suffering from some minor issues before the break.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
GK – Filip Jorgensen
LB – Jorrel Hato
CB – Tosin Adarabioyo
CB – Josh Acheampong
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Moises Caicedo
DM – Andrey Santos
W – Alejandro Garnacho
AM – Estevao
W – Jamie Gittens
ST – Liam Delap
Port Vale Team News
The minnows have some injury problems of their own that limit their hopes of making a game of it against the top division giants. The four of Ben Heneghan, George Byers, Jayden Stockley, and Ryan Croasdale have been either ruled out or deemed doubtful for this fixture. Wing-back Jaheim Headley will also miss out with a muscular issue.
This does lead to some doubts about how the League one outfit should attack this one as they’ll be right back to league action within a few short days, they’re not officially relegated just yet but it is close.
Port Vale Predicted Lineup
Joe Gauci
Kyle John
Eli Campbell
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Connor Hall
Cameron Humphreys
Jordan Shipley
Funso Ojo
Ben Garrity
George Hall
Ethon Archer
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