Chelsea are now preparing for their second cup clash of the week after booking a Carabao Cup final spot on Tuesday night. The Blues came back from behind with a 6-1 win on the night, thrashing Middlesbrough to give themselves a shot at silverware at Wembley in February, and they will discover their opponents on Wednesday night, with Liverpool likely to progress.
Attention now turns to a tough-looking FA Cup fourth round clash with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, and Mauricio Pochettino still has plenty of injury concerns. Here we take a look at the latest injury news surrounding both Chelsea and Villa ahead of Friday night's clash.
5. Jacob Ramsey - Doubt
Ramsey had a small issue that he could well return from this weekend. | Getty Images
6. Robin Olsen - Doubt
Olsen is in contention after returning to training recently. | Getty Images
7. Bertrand Traore - Out (International)
Traore is currently away at the African Cup of Nations. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Wesley Fofana - Out
Fofana is out for the season with a serious knee issue. | Getty Images