FA Cup: Leicester City and Chelsea take part in Friday Night FA Cup action
The more intriguing fixture of the two taking place later tonight, Chelsea hosting Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea, strong in their FA Cup walk, however have three demanding fixtures following tonight. Four days from now – Chelsea face the league leaders of the Spanish La Liga, Barcelona.
Their one Champions League tie, coupled with having to face both Manchester clubs back-to-back – gives them no time to take their foot off the gas.
This will have to be that tie – where they rest the best, and hope they pass the test.
Ethan Ampadu preferred to David Luiz in Chelsea's squad today. #CFC #CHEWBA
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) February 12, 2018
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Antonio Conte says David Luiz, Ross Barkley and Tiemoue Bakayoko are all out of tomorrow's game. There are a couple of other situations he needs to check on. #CHEHUL
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 15, 2018
At the risk of being short by a considerable amount of players in this tie, or at the risk of them not starting – gives Conte enough worries over this short stretch. Man Managing his squad will be the ultimate test for him now.
Not playing various players for various reason – has to be on the cards, and will be the best decision by Conte, even if they fully fit. Save them for a game holding European hopes.
Could these two be playing on Friday?https://t.co/HVSAAsiFyk
— Chelsea FC News (@Chelsea_FL) February 14, 2018
Chelsea is said to be doing just that with a host of young players coming in and filling in the void left by either, injured players, or players being rested for heavier encounters approaching the Stamford Bridge.
Still feel Chelsea are firm favourites going into this tie, as Hull City misses almost a whole backline. All are unable to play their parent club, Chelsea, while on loan to Hull City.
Three @HullCity defenders are ineligible for tonight's trip to Chelsea...
— Adrian Durham (@TheAdrianDurham) February 16, 2018
Should loan players be allowed to face their parent club?
The Hull connection!
This is a boost for the host, and the reason they will duplicated their outstanding showing versus, West Brom.