Thomas Tuchel has started the Spaniard ahead of the Senegal international for Saturday’s showdown against the Foxes
Edouard Mendy will start as a substitute when Chelsea take on Leicester City in Saturday’s English FA Cup final.
According to the Blues’ starting X1 revealed on social media, Kepa Arrizabalaga will be in goal against Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes, while the Senegalese is a named substitute.
Whereas, Argentina’s Willy Caballero will play no part in the crunch tie billed for Wembley Stadium as he was axed by the Blues’ boss.
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The decision is understandable as the club’s second choice has played in most of the games in the tournament for the Stamford Bridge giants.