Leeds United and Chelsea are set to do battle under the famous Wembley arch on Sunday (April 26) for a place in the FA Cup final.
The Whites last reached the semi-final stage in 1987 and will be keen to get their hands on the prestigious silverware. Leeds last travelled to Wembley for the 2024 Championship play-off final, which they lost to Southampton in heartbreaking fashion.
In their way this time are Chelsea, one of the club’s historic rivals who would generally be considered favourites to emerge victorious. However, the Blues recently axed Liam Rosenior as boss after five straight league defeats and will be led out at Wembley by interim manager Calum McFarlane.
Neither of the managers have been able to report a clean bill of health, something that is increasingly a rarity in the modern game.
With both bosses having spoken to the media, here is a rundown of the team news for the meeting between Chelsea and Leeds.
1. Chelsea v Leeds United team news
A look at the team news ahead of the FA Cup semi-final battle between Chelsea and Leeds United. | John Walton/PA Wire & Bruce Rollinson/PA Wire
2. Ilia Gruev - out
Leeds will be without the Bulgarian midfielder, who is not expected back until the start of pre-season. Farke said: "Sadly bad news with Ilia Gruev, meniscus injury is confirmed and will keep him out for the whole season and he won't be able to help us for the FA Cup or the run-in." | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
3. Cole Palmer - doubt
Chelsea will make a late call on the attacking midfielder after assessing his fitness. | Adam Davy/PA Wire
![Leeds boss Farke said: "Jayden Bogle got a hit against his foot [against Bournemouth]. It seems to be not too bad. We have to see how quickly he can recover. I hope to have him available for the game on Sunday."](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/24/13/39/Jayden-Bogle-doubt.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
4. Jayden Bogle - doubt
Leeds boss Farke said: "Jayden Bogle got a hit against his foot [against Bournemouth]. It seems to be not too bad. We have to see how quickly he can recover. I hope to have him available for the game on Sunday." | Nick Potts/PA Wire