VAR will not be in operation during Chelsea and Morecambe's FA Cup third round tie at Stamford Bridge, it has been confirmed.

As Chelsea prepare to face League Two strugglers Morecambe in a true 'Magic of the FA Cup' third-round tie, head coach Enzo Maresca's latest team brief appears to confirm what many have been expecting.

Chelsea will be without Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for their FA Cup third round home game against Morecambe, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are not playing in the FA Cup against Morecambe tomorrow because he does not want to threaten their chances of leaving this month.

Chelsea will take on League Two side Morecambe FC in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon - but it won't be on mainstream television

Chelsea's FA Cup third round tie against Morecambe has not been selected for TV broadcast. Enzo Maresca's Blues host the League Two side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with the cup time getting underway at the more traditional 3pm kick-off time.

Chelsea welcome Morecambe to Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, but the match will not be shown live on UK TV.

Morecambe fans will protest over ownership situation during their FA Cup third round tie away to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon with their place in the EFL at risk

Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei looks on the verge of leaving the club after coach Enzo Maresca confirmed he was not called up for their FA Cup tie against Morecambe as the Blues are waiting for an