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

Manchester City could be without Erling Haaland for today’s FA Cup semi-final meeting with Chelsea.

Pep Guardiola’s side switch focus to defending their cup crown after Wednesday’s painful Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid by way of penalty shootout.

The City boss confirmed that all of Kevin De Bruyne, Manuel Ajkanji and Haaland asked to come off during the loss to Madrid, although remained unclear as to whether that was due to injury or fatigue.

Haaland is a doubt with a muscle issue, although Guardiola said De Bruyne was feeling better.

"Kevin seems well,” he said.

“Erling felt something, a muscular issue. Kevin felt exhausted, so tired, after five months out injured [at the start of the season], so that's normal. We'll see more tomorrow.

John Stones was only able to muster ten minutes in extra-time, so will duly need to be assessed before the trip to Wembley.

Kyle Walker is now free of his recent hamstring complaint, while Nathan Ake returned to the bench on Wednesday.

Ederson has also shaken off his knock but Stefan Ortega is the usual cup goalkeeper for City.

De Bruyne and Haaland asked to come off against Real Madrid

Action Images via Reuters

Man City predicted XI: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish

Doubts: Haaland, Akanji

Injured: None

Time and date: 5.15pm BST later today on Saturday 20 April, 2024

Venue: Wembley

TV channel and live stream: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website

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