Adarabioyo, Delap And Estevao To Start | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Port Vale | OneFootball

Chelsea will entertain Port Vale at Stamford Bridge this Saturday evening as they look to secure a win at home in the FA Cup. The Blues suffered a dismal 3-0 loss away at Everton recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways this weekend.

Liam Rosenior will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first team for this game. Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap and Estevao could all play from the start of this cup clash.

4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup To Face Port Vale

Defence

Robert Sanchez will feature in goal for the Blues after shipping in three goals in his last appearance. Wesley Fofana will play alongside Tosin Adarabioyo at the heart of the Chelsea backline as they look to keep a good shape defensively throughout the game.

Malo Gusto will try to impress as the right-back, while Jorrel Hato looks to put in a solid performance on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.

Josh Acheampong will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench. However, Trevoh Chalobah will be sidelined for this game due to injury.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Cole Palmer of Chelsea passes the ball, as Joao Pedro of Chelsea holds back Iliman Ndiaye of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Midfield

Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia will anchor the midfield for the West London club as they hope to win the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.

The talented trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Cole Palmer and Estevao will play just ahead of them as part of the Chelsea attack. All three of them need to combine well if the Blues are to secure a positive result this weekend.

Andrey Santos and Pedro Neto will be available for selection on the bench as they wait for their chance to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Liam Delap will spearhead Chelsea’s attack up top. He has to figure out a way to be a constant menace in the final third.

Joao Pedro will be named on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the latter stages of the contest if the Blues are in need of a goal by then.