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Chelsea vs Leeds United: FA Cup Semifinal Preview and Lineups

Chelsea will face Leeds United in an FA Cup semifinal this weekend, renewing a historic rivalry between the two clubs. Both teams have announced their expected lineups for the crucial match.

April 26, 20264 sources2 min read
Chelsea vs Leeds United: FA Cup Semifinal Preview and Lineups

Chelsea and Leeds United meet in an FA Cup semifinal this weekend, bringing back memories of past battles between these historic rivals.

Chelsea is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Robert Sanchez in goal. The defense will feature Josh Acheampong, Trevoh Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, and Marc Cucurella across the back line.

Leeds United's predicted starting eleven includes Karl Darlow in goal, with James Justin, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk, and Jayden Bogle forming the defense. The midfield and attack will feature Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Brendan Aaronson, Noah Okafor, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Daniel Farke is hoping Jayden Bogle will be available after picking up a knock to his foot. The Leeds manager was targeting Friday's training session for Bogle's return.

Chelsea's formation mirrors what caretaker manager McFarlane used in January, setting up with the same 4-2-3-1 system in his previous matches in charge.

Why this matters

This semifinal determines which team advances to the FA Cup final, one of England's most prestigious soccer tournaments. The winner gets a chance at major silverware and a significant boost to their season.

What to watch

The FA Cup semifinal kicks off this weekend, with the winner advancing to face the other semifinal winner in the final.

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