Chelsea Announces Starting Lineup Against Port Vale | Official News
Liam Rosenior made three alterations to Chelsea’s starting eleven for the FA Cup tie with Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. The match offers a place in the semi-finals. It is Chelsea’s first competitive meeting with the League One side in 97 years.
Match context
The team returns to club duty after the international break. Filmogaz.com notes the lineup was released as official news ahead of kick-off. The selection features a mix of senior faces and returning players.
Team selection
Robert Sanchez retained the goalkeeper role. The defence consisted of Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo and Jorrel Hato.
Andrey Santos and Romeo Lavia were paired in midfield. Estevao Willian was included after recovering from the injury he suffered before the break.
Cole Palmer started and wore the captain’s armband for the first time. Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro completed the front three.
Starting lineup
- Sanchez
- Gusto
- Fofana
- Tosin
- Hato
- Andrey Santos
- Romeo Lavia
- Estevao
- Palmer (c)
- Neto
- Joao Pedro
Substitutes
- Sharman-Lowe
- Acheampong
- Sarr
- Cucurella
- Caicedo
- Essugo
- Garnacho
- Kavuma-McQueen
- Delap
