Chelsea will face Leeds United this Sunday in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Both teams have different aspirations but share the same goal: advancing to the semi-finals of the oldest club competition in the world.
Chelsea vs Leeds: Match Preview
After the departure of Liam Rosenior, Chelsea is looking to rejuvenate its performance. In their past Premier League matches, the Blues struggled significantly, not scoring in five consecutive games. The change in management aims to ignite a comeback against Leeds, which could also bolster their confidence for the rest of the Premier League season.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, April 26
- Location: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- Kick-off Times:
- 09:00 (USA)
- 08:00 (Mexico)
- 16:00 (Spain)
Predictions & Lineups
Experts predict a Chelsea victory, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. This match will also be an opportunity for the team to gain momentum as they aim for European competition qualification in the upcoming season.
Chelsea Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Robert Sanchez
- Marc Cucurella
- Jorrel Hato
- Wesley Fofana
- Malo Gusto
- Moisés Caicedo
- Roméo Lavia
- Pedro Neto
- Enzo Fernández
- Cole Palmer
- João Pedro
Leeds Probable Lineup (3-4-1-2)
- Karl Darlow
- Pascal Struijk
- Jaka Bijol
- Joe Rodon
- James Justin
- Ao Tanaka
- Ethan Ampadu
- Jayden Bogle
- Brenden Aaronson
- Lukas Nmecha
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Latest News on Chelsea and Leeds
Chelsea’s recent performance led to the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after a disappointing streak of games. With only one win in their last eight matches, the new interim coach, Calum McFarlane, will be without key players due to injuries, including Reece James and João Pedro.
Leeds United, a traditional team in English football, has not seen major success since their FA Cup win in the 1971/72 season. Currently positioned 15th in the Premier League, they are aiming to secure their spot in the top division, despite dealing with player absences like Anton Stach and Ilia Gruev.
The match promises to be engaging, with each team eager to advance in this historic tournament.
