Robert Sanchez is not in the matchday squad because of a small muscle issue. He is replaced in goal by Filip Jorgensen.

Josh Acheampong, Trevoh Chalobah and Malo Gusto continue in defence and are joined there by Benoit Badiashile, who replaces Wesley Fofana. Marc Cucurella is not involved.

Enzo Fernandez is expected to be joined in midfield by captain Reece James in place of the suspended Moises Caicedo.

Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro are the other fresh faces, with both Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian retaining their spot in our attack.

Under-21s head coach Calum McFarlane takes charge of the Blues for today's game.

Chelsea: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto, Fernandez, James (c), Estevao, Palmer, Neto, Joao Pedro

Substitutes: Merrick, Slonina, Tosin, Hato, Santos, Garnacho, Gittens, Delap, Guiu

Man City: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo Silva (c), Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Haaland

Substitutes: Trafford, Ake, Doku, Khusanov, McAidoo, Mukasa, Lewis, Mfuni, R Heskey

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