Chelsea XI vs Man City: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for FA Cup final today

Chelsea are set to be handed a triple injury boost for today’s FA Cup final clash with Manchester City.That would see deputy Filip Jorgensen drop to the bench after he came on against Forest and stepped up to start in Sanchez’s absence at Anfield.That could see a 4-2-3-1 formation reinstated against City, unless McFarlane wishes to stick with the 3-4-3 system that helped his injury-hit side grab a spirited point on Merseyside.After Reece James made his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury off the bench against Liverpool, the Chelsea captain could now make his first start in two months.Return: Chelsea should have first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez back for the FA Cup final against Manchester CityGettyLevi Colwill had missed the entirety of the season so far due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained last summer, before making a substitute appearance against Forest and then starting at Liverpool, where he impressed.He could get the nod again today in central defence alongside Trevoh Chalobah, with James and Marc Cucurella at full-back and Romeo Lavia paired with Moises Caicedo in midfield, behind an attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and Neto. Joao Pedro will lead the line.Read MorePredicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao PedroInjured: Estevao, Gittens, DerryTime and date: 3pm BST on Saturday May 16, 2026How to watch: BBC and TNT Sports