Former Chelsea winger Joe Cole says Joao Pedro is different to Erling Haaland but was out there playing with Wrexham last night. Pedro was needed as Chelsea well and truly struggled to beat Championship side Wrexham, who actually deserved to win the game inside 90 minutes last night.
Liam Rosenior has expressed his delight at both Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo getting minutes in the tank against Wrexham. The Blues almost suffered a scare in the FA Cup fifth round, but advanced into the quarter finals after a 4-2 win despite being taken to extra time.
Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea have stepped up their efforts to sign Sunderland shot-stopper Robin Roefs. Chelsea remain on the lookout for a new goalkeeper who is capable enough to take over as their new number one.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes his side were the better team in the second half against Chelsea last night. And despite losing the game in extra time, he is absolutely spot on.
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has referred to Chelsea’s result against Wrexham as an “incredible win” last night. It comes after The Blues being taken to extra time by the Championship side, who twice took the lead against Liam Rosenior’s side.
Chelsea were able to prevail against underdogs Wrexham in the Fifth Round of the FA Cup on Saturday, but even though the score line read 4-2, the Blues were agonizingly close to getting sent packing.
Romeo Lavia made his first start for Chelsea since November tonight against Wrexham and Liam Rosenior defended his performance after the game. Chelsea got past Wrexham in the FA Cup tonight, but it was far from plain sailing.
Wrexham is hosting Chelsea in Round 5 of the FA Cup at home. The favourites before the match are Chelsea since they play in the Premier League and Wrexham plays in the EFL Championship.
Liam Rosenior’s team selection for tonight’s game has had some criticism – but there’s a very logical reason for it. Chelsea’s team for tonight’s game against Wrexham in the FA Cup is out, and the first things fans noticed was the presence of three central defenders in the team.
Robert Sanchez was dropped for Chelsea’s last game and may not be back in today – Joe Cole has spoken about his future. Joe Cole always has a good take on Chelsea’s situation, and today he weighed in on their goalkeeping situation.
Liam Delap is likely to get a start this evening in the FA Cup, and will hope to impress as he did against Hull City in the last round. Chelsea are likely to play a strong team to face Wrexham this evening, but there will be some tweaks.
Jamie Gittens might have a tougher time breaking into the Chelsea lineup next season, especially after the club’s approach for Geovany Quenda. It’s been a difficult spell for Gittens since arriving at Stamford Bridge.
The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round tie against Wrexham on Saturday evening. Chelsea are getting closer to a trip to Wembley, with just two wins standing between them and a semi-final place.