Chelsea make the travels to the Riverside Stadium for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final contest against the giant killers Middlesbrough.
Thomas Tuchel’s men secured their entry into the last eight of the Champions League courtesy of a 2-1 win over Lille midweek coming after the 2-0 result in the first leg.
Middlesbrough have sent the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur crashing out of the competition and Chris Wilder’s side have a stern challenge awaiting them in the form of Chelsea.
The Blues, meanwhile, would be hoping to book a semi-final berth in the FA Cup as they look to lift silverware under Tuchel’s charge during these uncertain times at Stamford Bridge.
WHEN & WHERE?
Middlesbrough bound for #EmiratesFACup action! pic.twitter.com/xypX2vljt6
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 18, 2022
Date: Saturday 19 March 2022
Time: 8 PM GMT
Venue: Riverside Stadium
TEAM NEWS
Andreas Christensen was forced off the pitch after 33 minutes in the win over Lille owing to a muscular issue and the Danish defender is not expected to be fit in time for the upcoming game.
Saul Niguez had registered a positive test for COVID-19 ahead of the trip to France midweek and it remains to be seen whether the midfield man will be in the fray to feature against Boro.
MATCH PREDICTION
Despite Middlesbrough’s impressive fortunes in the FA Cup, Chelsea are the favourites to emerge winners in the weekend clash and advance to the next round.
Middlesbrough 1-3 Chelsea
