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Gary Lineker reveals shock Chelsea team news: Tottenham will be delighted
ANTONIO CONTE has dropped Diego Costa and Eden Hazard from his Chelsea team to face Tottenham, according to Gary Lineker.
Jamie Carragher criticises Chelsea's leadership and defence
Costa and Hazard are arguably Chelsea's two most important players.
But it appears Chelsea boss Conte is ready to gamble on his selection for today's semi-final.
Conte could be prioritising his side's match against Southampton on Tuesday in the Premier League after seeing their sizeable lead in the table drop to just four points.
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Rumour has it that Chelsea are resting Hazard and Costa. ������
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 22, 2017
Chelsea's Eden Hazard
Lineker, who is hosting the BBC's coverage, says the rumour around Wembley is that Costa and Hazard have been left out of starting line-up.
He tweeted: "Rumour has it that Chelsea are resting Hazard and Costa."
It may mean a recall into the team for Willian and Michy Batshuayi.
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