Chelsea fa cup news
Here are the latest news and updates on Chelsea FC's FA Cup campaign:
Recent Results:
- Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town (Fourth Round, January 9, 2022)
- Chelsea 1-1 Plymouth Argyle (Fifth Round, February 5, 2022) - Chelsea won 3-1 on penalties
- Chelsea 0-0 Middlesbrough (Sixth Round, March 20, 2022) - Chelsea won 2-0 on penalties
Upcoming Match:
- Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (Quarter-Finals, April 16, 2022)
Team News:
- Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that several key players, including Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz, will miss the quarter-final tie against Crystal Palace due to injury.
- Defender Andreas Christensen is also a doubt for the match after picking up a knock in the Premier League game against West Ham United.
FA Cup History:
- Chelsea have won the FA Cup a record 8 times, with their most recent victory coming in 2012.
- The Blues have reached the quarter-finals of the competition for the 14th time in the last 15 seasons.
Quote from Thomas Tuchel:
"We're in a good position, but we know it's not easy to win the FA Cup. We have to be focused and prepared for the next game. We have to be ready to give everything to win the game."
Quote from Mason Mount:
"We're all excited to be in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. It's a big competition and we want to go all the way. We know it won't be easy, but we're confident in our ability to win the game."