Chelsea team news vs Aston Villa as Ben Chilwell and Nkunku decisions made, Noni Madueke starts
Mauricio Pochettino has made three changes to his Chelsea side for their FA Cup fourth round tie with Aston Villa. The Blues face the tough challenge of progressing to the fifth round at Stamford Bridge with Villa showing tremendous form this season.
After seeing his team thump Middlesbrough on Tuesday night, Pochettino has decided to make a triple change. Ben Chilwell is on the bench, as are Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja.
In for them come Benoit Badiashile, Conor Gallagher and Noni Madueke. It looks like Colwill back to left-back and Disasi on the right-hand side of the back four.
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto, as expected, have not been named in the squad. The French duo are both training with their teammates following injuries but have not been included this evening at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino is hopeful both can play some part at Liverpool next week.
Chelsea face a huge challenge this evening against Villa. Unai Emery's side showed earlier in the season that they have what it takes to come and win at Stamford Bridge. Villa have surprised a lot of people with their form this season but Pochettino is not shocked whatsoever.
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«No, they have not surprised me because first of all, I believe that Unai Emery is one of the best coaches in the world,» Pochettino said on Villa's success recently. «He is creating a very good organisation at Aston Villa. They have very, very good players, amazing players. It's very clear the project of Aston Villa and that is why they are performing and winning games.
»No, they have not surprised
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