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.
9. Reece James - Out
A thigh injury could keep James out until early spring. | Getty Images
10. Marc Cucurella - Out
Cucurella is expected to miss a few weeks with an ankle injury. | Getty Images
11. Romeo Lavia - Out
Lavia remains out with a quad injury. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Christopher Nkunku - Out
Nkunku has a small hip injur that will keep him out here. | Getty Images