Team News: Manchester City vs. Chelsea, injury latest, suspension list, predicted XI as Man City hit by new injury blow…

Team Update: Injury and Suspension News for Manchester City vs. Chelsea, Projected Starting XI as Man City Suffers Fresh Injury Setback.

Erling Haaland faces setback with new injury as Pep Guardiola discloses ‘concern’ before Man City’s FA Cup semi-final showdown with Chelsea.

The Blues will have a full squad available as injury problems significantly decrease.

Mauricio Pochettino receives good news with the return of Axel Disasi, Enzo Fernandez, and Raheem Sterling ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

Following their recovery from minor setbacks, the trio are now in contention for selection in Saturday’s game at Wembley Stadium.

They were among the seven players absent during the 6-0 victory over Everton on Monday night, marking Pochettino’s largest win since taking charge as Chelsea’s manager.

Ben Chilwell made a comeback after a two-week absence and played a crucial role in setting up Alfie Gilchrist’s first goal for his childhood club in the late stages of the game.

The return of Chilwell and other key players significantly enhances Chelsea’s chances in an important domestic cup match, which serves as their final opportunity to win a trophy and secure a spot in the Europa League.

Unfortunately, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana, Robert Sanchez, and Romeo Lavia will be unavailable due to injuries. However, there is hope that Levi Colwill will soon return, although he won’t be fit in time for this match.

Djordje Petrovic will take on the role of goalkeeper, supported by a potential back four consisting of Malo Gusto, Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. As a result, Thiago Silva will be relegated to the bench after starting the last two matches.

Fernandez is expected to feature in the midfield alongside Moises Caicedo and Conor Gallagher if he is considered fit.

The attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke are likely to start, with Madueke potentially getting the nod over Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk due to his recent good form.

Projected Chelsea starting XI: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Madueke; Jackson

No uncertainties regarding the lineup.

Players currently sidelined due to injuries: Nkunku, James, Fofana, Ugochukwu, Lavia, Sanchez

Match details: The game will kick off at 5.15pm BST on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London.