Chelsea FC faces a quick turnaround as they prepare for their next cup clash. Spanish left back Marc Cucurella is close to returning from a lengthy injury, but may not be ready in time for Wednesday’s match. Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile are also dealing with recent fitness concerns and are unlikely to be available.
Following a grueling League Cup Final, Chelsea’s players are sure to be fatigued. Manager Mauricio Pochettino may want to rotate his squad heavily for the upcoming FA Cup 5th round clash against Leeds United, but the team’s extensive injury list limits his options.
Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Lesley Ugochukwu are all still sidelined with no clear timeline for their return. The team’s depth will be tested as they navigate through a challenging period of fixtures.
