Chelsea vs Morecambe: FA Cup Preview, Kick-off, TV Info, and Odds
Chelsea aims to regain form against Morecambe in the FA Cup this weekend, with key team news and match details to consider.
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London: Chelsea is gearing up to face Morecambe in the FA Cup this weekend. They really need to get back on track after a rough patch.
Things were looking good for Chelsea in the Premier League, but they’ve hit a snag lately. Their recent draw with Crystal Palace means they haven’t won in four games.
Despite this, they should feel pretty confident about taking on Morecambe. Even if they rotate their squad, they’re still expected to come out on top.
The match is set for Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 3 PM GMT at Stamford Bridge. Unfortunately, it won’t be on TV in the UK due to the 3 PM blackout rule.
For those wanting to follow along, Standard Sport will have a live blog covering all the action.
In terms of team news, Chelsea is hoping to have Romeo Lavia back from injury. However, they’re facing some challenges with their defenders.
Wesley Fofana might be out for the season, and Benoit Badiashile is likely sidelined until February. We might see some young players stepping up for this match.
As for predictions, it would be quite a surprise if Chelsea doesn’t win this one. A 3-0 victory seems like a safe bet.
Historically, Chelsea has the upper hand, with one win against Morecambe and no draws or losses. The odds are heavily in Chelsea’s favor, with them at 1/33 to win.