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Oliver Harbord

From Kepa to Willian - The Chelsea stars who could make space for Kai Havertz after FA Cup final

After securing their Champions League place, Chelsea now have the FA Cup final against Arsenal on Saturday to prepare for.

The Blues will be hoping to secure some more silverware for the mantelpiece, with the aim of clinching their ninth FA Cup title.

Chelsea have already been making moves in the transfer market, with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech having joined and Kai Havertz another potential.

But with players coming in, it will mean that players will most likely have to be sold to make space for them.

Which players could have the FA Cup final as their final game for the Blues?

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Kepa Arrizabalaga

The Spaniard has struggled throughout the 2019/20 campaign and was dropped for the final Premier League match against Wolves last weekend.

It's likely that the goalkeeper will also be on the bench for the final at Wembley, with Willy Caballero taking the role against the Gunners.

The Blues may look at ways for them to let go of the world's most expensive goalkeeper, with a loan most likely and an option to buy included.

Emerson Palmieri

Emerson started the campaign strongly, but he picked up an injury on international duty and his form dipped after that, as did his playing time.

Now the Italy international is just a back-up in the side, and the Blues are looking at another left-back to potentially bring in this summer.

Emerson is the most likely left-back to leave in the summer should that signing be a reality before the 2020/21 campaign.

Ross Barkley

Ross Barkley has shown some good moments at Chelsea, but has struggled with consistency and also regular starts at Stamford Bridge.

The 26-year-old has netted just once in the Premier League this season, with another four assists, but has started just 13 times in the league.

Barkley might be used to make space in the squad for next season or the potential to use in a summer transfer deal.

Pedro

Lampard confirmed at the weekend that the Spaniard will be leaving the club at the end of the season, but he is still around to play in the FA Cup final.

If the Blues boss wants some experience late on in the game, then Pedro might get some minutes, however it's likely he will be down the list of substitutes

He has been an excellent servant for the Blues over the last five years, but he is set to join Roma and continue his career in Italy.

Willian

The conversation between Chelsea and Willian rumbles on over a new contract, with the Brazilian still after a three-year deal.

However, the FA Cup final could be his last game in a Blues shirt if an agreement is not reached before another club comes calling for him.

The winger is trying to recover from injury in order to be fit for the final, and if he does then it could be his final match for the Blues.

Michy Batshuayi

Michy Batshuayi has only been on the bench since the restart and not even really been considered for an appearance in recent weeks.

With Ziyech and Werner coming in, Batshuayi is set for an exit, and the Blues are looking to make it a permanent one this time around.

The Belgian has had an odd time since joining the Blues in 2016, never really being a regular starter and just having moments off the bench for the Blues supporters to remember.

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