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And Lampard’s men then visit the King Power Stadium where they will face Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

If fit, Mount is almost certain to start while Ross Barkley and teenage sensation Billy Gilmour should also get the nod after both players shone last time out.

But if Mount is not called upon, Lampard could opt to field Reece James in midfield after the youngster deputised there faultlessly for the final 30 minutes against Everton.

Mateo Kovacic has been sidelined with an Achilles injury in recent weeks but could be in contention to return this weekend, easing Lampard’s selection woes. Chelsea team news: Mason Mount scored against Everton before picking up a knock (Image: GETTY) READ MORE Chelsea missed out on Barcelona signing Mbuyamba due to transfer ban

N’Golo Kante is also closing in on a return to full fitness after an abductor issue, but Jorginho will serve the final match of his two-game ban following an accumulation of yellow cards.

Lampard’s options could be further bolstered if Ruben Loftus-Cheek is named on the bench, with the midfielder having played an in-house friendly last week as he continues his rehabilitation after an ACL injury.

Christian Pulisic also played that training match as he looks to make a first appearance since New Year’s Day but Callum Hudson-Odoi suffered a set-back last week in his recovery from a hamstring issue.

Therefore Pedro and Willian are likely to continue out wide while Olivier Giroud will once again lead the line in Tammy Abraham’s absence. Trending

The Frenchman has started Chelsea’s last five matches, with Abraham still sidelined due to an ankle injury that saw him fly to Spain for a scan.

Lampard is unlikely to tinker with a back four that recorded a first clean sheet in seven attempts, meaning another start for Marcos Alonso at left-back.

Cesar Azpilicueta will continue at right-back while Kurt Zouma could continue alongside Antonio Rudiger in central defence, despite Andreas Christensen’s expected return.

Finally, Kepa Arrizabalaga will get the nod in goal after regaining his first-team spot from Willy Caballero. Chelsea team news: Is this how the Blues will line up against Aston Villa? (Image: buildlineup.com) Chelsea predicted line-up vs Aston Villa – Premier League

(4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Zouma, Alonso; Gilmour, Barkley, Mount; Willian, Pedro, Giroud Related articles