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Oliver Harbord

Predicted Chelsea team vs Liverpool: Kepa starts as two youngsters make FA Cup squad

Chelsea are in FA Cup action tonight as they take on Liverpool in a massive game at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have taken on Jurgen Klopp's team twice already this season, losing the Super Cup on penalties and then in the Premier League at home.

The Reds are coming off the back of a shock defeat to Watford at the weekend, their first league loss of the season, while the Blues were held to a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.

And even though Frank Lampard wants to put out a strong team, he might be force to rotate due to injuries.

FA Cup Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool

Tammy Abraham, N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi are all out, while Andreas Christensen is a massive doubt.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek got through 90 minutes for Chelsea's U23s last night in their 1-0 win over Everton, meaning he won't feature in the game tonight.

However, two youngsters are set to be part of the squad, with Armando Broja and Tino Anjorin having trained with the first team.

Meanwhile, Billy Gilmour will be one of the squad, having been promoted to the senior side during the winter break.

Kepa Arrizabalaga could return having been left out of the Premier League side since the Leicester City match.

Jorginho is suspended for three matches after this game, so he is set to start again, with Lampard likely to go to a 4-3-3 formation.

Mason Mount might move back into the midfield three, with Willian and Pedro starting in the wings, while Michy Batshuayi might return to give Olivier Giroud a rest.

Here is the team Lampard could pick tonight at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea: Kepa; James, Rudiger, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount; Willian, Batshuayi, Pedro.

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