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Chelsea are never weakened - Norwich boss Farke

Norwich City manager Daniel Farke isn't expecting to face a weakened Chelsea line-up on Wednesday night.

The Canaries secured a replay at Stamford Bridge after their third-round FA Cup clash ended in a goalless draw.

Blues manager Antonio Conte has suggested he may rest players for the match, but Farke says it's hardly an inferior side when Chelsea's bench players start.

"They can't have a weak line-up," Farke said. "They played with Cahill, Zappaccosta, Rudiger, Luiz and Willian in the first game, who are all amazing players. I expect them to have a strong squad, and that's what we're preparing for."

He added: "I'm hoping for another brilliant performance against one of the giants, and we'll have a special plan for tomorrow. Hopefully with a really good performance and if Chelsea aren't at their very best, then we'll always have a chance.

"It will be important to keep as much possession as possible, as we don't want to be running after the ball for 90 minutes – so we have to be brave in our possession and our pressing."

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