Chelsea take on lower league side, Brentford in the fifth round of the FA Cup and it is expected that Blues boss Antonio Conte will feature quite a number of youngsters in the team.
Confirming his press-conference, Conte confirmed Belgian striker, Michy Batshuayi and Nathan Ake will be given the opportunity to start in the match. He also revealed that Nathaniel Chalobah and Reuben Loftus-Cheek will not be leaving the Stamford Bridge but admitted Ola Aina could potentially go on loan.
Antonio Conte will hope his boys continue their fine form in the game as they are still capable of winning a double in the current campaign.
In a 3-4-3 formation, Asmir Begovic is expected to start in goal despite being tipped to leave the Stamford Bridge.
Cesar Azpilicueta will welcome Kurt Zouma and Branislav Ivanovic in the usual back three system. Ola Aina and Nathan Ake is expected to start in the flanks
Nathaniel Chalobah should be paired along with Cesc Fabregas in the midfield. Willian and Loftus-Cheek is also expected to join Michy Batshuayi in attack.
Chelsea starting XI: Begovic; Zouma, Ivanovic, Azpilicueta; Aina, Chalobah, Fabregas, Ake; Willian, Loftus-Cheek, Batshuayi
Brentford starting XI: Bentley, Egan, Dean, Bjelland, Colin, McEachran, Woods, Yennaris, Field, Swayers, Vibe
