Chelsea: Tuchel suggests Champions League is up for grabs
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel can be forgiven for feeling a little apprehensive ahead of today’s FA Cup showdown with Manchester City. However, the Blues have been in fine form since his appointment in January and are daring to dream of making the final. So Express Sport will now take a look at the six players who simply have to start.
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Chelsea duo Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta have been reborn under Thomas Tuchel (Image: GETTY)
N’Golo Kante
N’Golo Kante, like Rudiger and Azpilicueta, was being written off earlier in the campaign.
But the France international is now back to the same form that saw him established as one of the best midfielders in world football.
And he’ll be charged with the task of snapping at the heels of City’s midfield throughout the game at Wembley.
It’ll certainly be a difficult day for the 2018 World Cup winner.
But this Chelsea side look far better with Kante in a deeper role and Tuchel knows he’ll be vital when it comes to the outcome of the game.
Chelsea duo Jorginho and N'Golo Kante will be key against Man City (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea must pick Mason Mount and Marcos Alonso for Man City clash (Image: GETTY)
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Mason Mount
The sixth and final undroppable on this list is Mason Mount.
Some pundits thought the England international was destined to struggle when Tuchel took over, especially after he was left on the bench for the German’s first game in charge.
Yet, to his immense credit, the 22-year-old has earned his manager’s trust in the time since.
He’s scored twice and registered one assist from his last four matches.
And Mount will be hoping to fire Chelsea through to a second FA Cup final in as many years.