The magic of the FA Cup brings together two teams at the opposite end of the pyramid in Chelsea and Morecambe.
League Two strugglers Morecambe will welcome a break from the relegation scrap to fight one of Europe’s titans at Stamford Bridge.
For the Blues, it is the perfect opportunity to rest more players and utilise their stacked squad for another cup competition.
The visitors may go full strength in a bid to upset the London club, but Chelsea will likely make wholesale changes to their team.
Read on to see how both teams line-up.
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Chelsea line-up
Team news is in! 🔵✊#CFC | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/z8JV08uRk4
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 11, 2025
As expected, Enzo Maresca has rotated.
Filip Jorgensen is in goal, behind a backline of Reece James, Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo and Renato Veiga.
Romeo Lavia holds the fort in midfield, with Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix ahead of him.
Pedro Neto and Tyrique George play on the wings.
And Marc Guiu leads the line.
Morecambe line-up
Here is how we line up for our @EmiratesFACup Third Round clash against @ChelseaFC.#UTS 🦐 | #CHEvMOR pic.twitter.com/fUFUYnB9gE
— Morecambe FC (@MorecambeFC) January 11, 2025
Head coach Derek Adams has gone with the following team.
Harry Burgoyne is in goal, with a defence of David Tutonda, Jamie Stott, Rhys Williams and Luke Hendrie.
Callum Jones and Tom White form a pivot in midfield.
Gwion Edwards, Yann Songo’o and Ben Tollit will play as an attacking three.
With Marcus Dackers the main striker.
