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Mendy axed from Chelsea squad for Manchester City showdown

Edouard Mendy will not be in action when Chelsea take on Manchester City in Saturday’s English FA Cup semi-final.

According to the Blues’ starting X1 revealed on social media, Kepa Arrizabalaga will be in goal against Pep Guardiola’s Citizens, while Argentina’s Willy Caballero is a named substitute.

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Mendy was in goal on for the Stamford Bridge giants in their 1-0 defeat to Porto during the week, but Thomas Tuchel’s men qualified for the semi-final of the Champions League regardless.