'Advantage Chelsea': Some Chelsea fans relieved with news before FA Cup clash: The Chelsea Chronicle - Agao News
'Advantage Chelsea': Some Chelsea fans relieved with news before FA Cup clash: The Chelsea Chronicle — Agao News
Friday, 19 March 2021
'Advantage Chelsea': Some Chelsea fans relieved with news before FA Cup clash: The Chelsea Chronicle
Mar 19th 2021, 09:15, by nathaniel.kay@hotmail.com (Nathaniel Kay), Nathaniel Kay
Chelsea supporters wiped the sweat from their brow when they discovered that Ethan Ampadu won't be allowed to play against them for Sheffield United this Sunday.
Nizaar Kinsella confirmed that Ampadu would not be given special dispensation to feature in the Blades FA Cup quarter-final tie with Chelsea.
Here's how Blues fans reacted to the news that they wouldn't be witnessing the Welshman this weekend.
Did he lose form? yes, but do I want to see him play against us no please. He might turn out to be the beast we all expect him to be that day. Good decision from Chelsea.
Ampadu has been on loan from Chelsea at Sheffield United since last September.
His performances have generally been one of the few positives in a season that's been riddled with negatives for his current team.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Ethan Ampadu of Sheffield United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Sheffield United at London Stadium on February 15, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Unless a miracle occurs, the Steel City club looked destined for Premier League relegation this year.
Their one saving grace could be a good cup run. But even this looks neigh-on impossible.
Thomas Tuchel is yet to taste defeat as Chelsea manager and it would be one of the biggest shocks in a campaign full of surprises if they lost to Sheffield United in two days' time.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea reacts as Diego Simeone, Manager of Atletico Madrid looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Lewis - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Temporary Blades coach Paul Heckingbottom will have a tall order ahead of him when he takes his team to Stamford Bridge.
This task has been made even tougher with the removal of Ampadu from his line-up.
It would have been a perfect opportunity for the 20-year-old to prove himself to his Chelsea employees first-hand.
However, football is a results business and the Blues clearly don't want to give their opponents any more advantages than necessary.
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