Topics: FA Cup, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Antonio Conte, Nathan Ake
Chelsea face their London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur today in the semi-final of the FA Cup.

Antonio Conte has provided the latest update on his squad ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clash against rivals Tottenham. The Italian tactician believes that Dutch star Nathan Ake deserves to start against the Lillywhites on Saturday.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the former Juventus manager told journalists:

"He deserves to have this chance to play because he is showing me in all this period, always a great commitment.

"He worked very hard. His behaviours are great, fantastic, and he never said nothing [regarding a lack of opportunities].
Ake, 22, is expected to replace Gary Cahill, who has been ruled out of this clash due to illness. Conte added:

"Don't forget that Ake was playing every game with Bournemouth, and he wanted to come and to stay with us to try to work together and to help us to fight for the title. I think he's a good player and I think he's ready to have this opportunity, to have this chance.

"He deserves this opportunity and I trust him. I have no problem to take this decision."