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Oliver Harbord

'Billy Gilmour masterclass' - Chelsea fans delighted with Frank Lampard lineup vs Liverpool

Chelsea are back in FA Cup action tonight again as they take on Liverpool and Frank Lampard has made six changes to his starting XI.

Kepa Arrizabalaga returns to the team, having not played since before the winter break last month.

The other big news is that Billy Gilmour starts in the midfield three, making just his third start for the club.

The 18-year-old started against Grimsby Town and Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, but tonight will be his biggest test in a Blues shirt.

FA Cup Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool

Gilmour has played little this season, with a few performances for the Development Squad, however has trained regularly with the first team over the course of the campaign.

But tonight will be a big moment for him to get his shot and try to impress in what is expected to be a big future for him.

And Chelsea fans are certainly delighted that he is getting his chance in the first team once again.

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Zouma, Alonso; Gilmour, Kovacic, Barkley; Willian, Giroud, Pedro.

Subs: Caballero, Tomori, James, Jorginho, Mount, Anjorin, Batshuayi.

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