The Telegraph detail tactical surprise Calum McFarlane could spring in FA Cup final
TL;DR
Chelsea may adopt a back three formation in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, aiming for their first domestic trophy since 2018 and their first victory over City since 2021.
Key points
- Chelsea may play a back three formation
- FA Cup final against Manchester City
- First domestic trophy for Chelsea since 2018
- Chelsea seeks first win against City since 2021
The Telegraph detail tactical surprise Calum McFarlane could spring in FA Cup final
Chelsea are considering playing a back three in Saturdayâs FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley according to reports.
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The Blues are looking to win their first domestic trophy since 2018, whilst theyâre also looking for a first win against City since 2021.
Chelsea stopped their run of six consecutive league defeats with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield last weekend.
Calum McFarlane to consider playing back three in FA Cup final
With Chelsea languishing in ninth in the league, winning the FA Cup is looking like the last hope of playing any form of European football next season.
Calum McFarlane is hopeful Levi Colwill will be able to start, whilst Robert Sanchez is available having missed the trip to Anfield.
Itâs been reported Reece James is ready to start his first game since March, whilst itâs still unclear if Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will be fit having missed the last two games.
Chelsea fielded a back three at Anfield, and The Telegraph have reported the Blues are considering using that formation at Wembley.
If Neto and Garnacho arenât available or fit enough to start it makes sense, and Chelsea did show a much improved performance at Anfield.
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The Telegraph detail tactical surprise Calum McFarlane could spring in FA Cup final
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Q&A
What tactical surprise could Calum McFarlane implement in the FA Cup final?
Calum McFarlane is considering using a back three formation for Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
When is the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City?
The FA Cup final is scheduled for Saturday at Wembley.
When was Chelsea's last domestic trophy win?
Chelsea last won a domestic trophy in 2018.
