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.
13. Malo Gusto - Out
Gusto is expected to miss this one, but he is close to a return. | Getty Images
14. Robert Sanchez - Out
Sanchez is back on the grass and he should return after this game. | Getty Images
15. Nicolas Jackson - Out (International)
Jackson is away for AFCON. | AFP via Getty Images