Predicted Chelsea XI vs Manchester City: Carney Chukwuemeka returns

Predicted Chelsea XI vs Man City: Chukwuemeka replaces Kovacic

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea speaks to Julian Alvarez of Manchester City before a Manchester City penalty during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Wesley Fofana of Chelsea heads clear from Ivan Toney of Brentford during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brentford FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

Right Centre back: Wesley Fofana

Fofana has been one of the very few positives for CFC this season. And after missing a couple of games, the Frenchman was back in training last week and should be fit enough to return to the squad and start on the right side of the defence.

Centre back: Thiago Silva

The fans rewarded the legend with beautiful gestures last week. The veteran has been ever so consistent and he deserved all the love and respect the fans bestowed on him. He and his family also followed up with confirmation on his future, letting the Chels’ faithful know that he is here to stay.

Thiago Silva: “There’s nothing between me and Fluminense now. I’ve extended my contract because I want to stay at Chelsea”, told ESPN. 🔵🇧🇷 #CFC

“I even told my wife that I know nothing of these rumours of a meeting with the Fluminense board… I always respected my contracts”. pic.twitter.com/OmlcQmIkId
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 13, 2023

Left Centre back: Trevoh Chalobah

Benoit Badiashile picked up an injury an training and will be miss this tie. With Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella unavailable for selection, the Blues will turn to Trevoh Chalobah to now help the left side of the defence.

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