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Chelsea predicted XI vs Morecambe: 4-2-3-1 returns in the FA Cup

By Olaoluwa Nwobodo

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea and James Milner of Liverpool during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea and James Milner of Liverpool during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 03: Jorginho scores Chelsea’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 03: Jorginho scores Chelsea’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus) /

Billy Gilmour (No. 23), Central midfielder, Scotland

Like Emerson, Gilmour hasn’t started a game for Chelsea since Krasnodar but he is in line to be included in the XI this time around in place of N’Golo Kante. He came off the bench for the last 25 minutes of the City game albeit when the Citizens had taken their foot off the gas after racing to a 3-0 lead but he did well notwithstanding.

Jorginho (No. 5), Central midfielder, Italy

As stated earlier, Lewis Bate has been training with the senior team but fielding two relatively inexperienced midfielders in a pivot would be a far reach even for a man who believes in youth as much as Frank Lampard. Jorginho will be tasked with bringing a calming presence for Chelsea in a game where they will be expected to have so much of the ball.

Kai Havertz (No. 29), Attacking midfielder, Germany

Havertz came on as a substitute to assist Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late consolation goal against Pep Guardiola’s men. The German has struggled since his recovery from coronavirus. Much debate has gone up over what his best position is but the number 10 role is the best answer. Similar to the Barnsley game where he grabbed a hat trick, Havertz has another chance against lower league opponents in his favored position to get on the scoresheet and boost his confidence as he aims to kickstart his Chelsea career.

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