How Chelsea could line up against Luton Town in the FA Cup

Right-wing Forward - Harvey Vale

English teenager Harvey Vale is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the club's academy. The 18-year-old forward is seen as the next big thing by those at the club. He made his debut for the club in the Carabao Cup this season and impressed in the game. He was also introduced as a late substitute in the FA Cup third-round match against Chesterfield.

Vale has been turning heads at the academy this season, with a brilliant goal in the FA Youth Cup against Blackpool being his best of this season. The youngster will start the match with Tuchel set to rest a number of his stars in a bid to avoid injuries.

Centre-Forward - Romelu Lukaku

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Much maligned striker Romelu Lukaku has had it tough in his last few months at Chelsea. A combination of injuries, loss of form and the result of his ill-advised interview have seen him lose the support of most of the club's fans.

Lukaku scored in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal and final, but struggled on his return to domestic action. He was subsequently confined to the bench, with fellow big money signing Kai Havertz preferred in attack. The Belgian striker looked much better in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool and scored a goal that was marginally ruled out for offside.

Lukaku has already scored in the FA Cup this season when he found the net in the third round clash against Chesterfield. The striker will hope to get his spell at the club back on track with a goalscoring performance against Luton Town.

Left-Wing Forward - Timo Werner

Timo Werner has seen game time hard to come by in recent weeks. The German striker has not started a game since the Carabao Cup semifinal against Tottenham Hotspur in January. He has slipped down the pecking order in attack, but this match will provide an avenue for him to regain his place in the side.

Werner scored in the third-round win against Chesterfield and played a vital role in the fourth-round win against Plymouth Argyle. He came off the bench and had a hand in the winner scored by Alonso. With the way the forward line has struggled for the blues this season, Tuchel will be hoping they can gain confidence from this match against Luton Town.

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