Chelsea FC XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for FA Cup semi-final today

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is expected to be fit for this afternoon’s FA Cup semi-final meeting with Crystal Palace after returning to training.

Record signing Lukaku missed Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid due to an Achilles issue but has now rejoined group work at Cobham and is set to be fit to play at Wembley.

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His return is a boost for Chelsea, who will be looking to keep their season alive after their agonising European elimination. Whether Lukaku is picked to start is another matter.

Callum Hudson-Odoi remains sidelined with his Achilles injury and Ben Chilwell (knee) is a long-term absentee, but other than that Thomas Tuchel has a fully-fit squad to choose from.

After playing 120 minutes at the Bernabeu in midweek, Tuchel may look to freshen