Still heartbroken from Sunday's last minute defeat, Chelsea must quickly dust themselves off and prepare for yet another Cup match as they take on Daniel Farke's Leeds United in the FA Cup fifth round. Mauricio Pochettino's side will come into the clash at Stamford Bridge fresh off their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. After both sides had goals denied, it was the Reds' Virgil van Dijk who scored in the 118th minute of the game to deny a penalty shoot-out and secure Jurgen Klopp at least one more piece of silverware in his final season at Anfield.
The Blues have struggled with form this season, currently sitting eleventh in the league, but the EFL Cup trophy would have softened the ten league defeats Chelsea fans have been subjected to. However, Wednesday will provide another opportunity for cup glory as Stamford Bridge prepares to welcome the Championship side to their doors. Ahead of the fifth round FA Cup clash, here is all the latest injury news from both Stamford Bridge and Elland Road camps.
1. Stuart Dallas - Leeds
OUT - Dallas continues to recover following a femoral fracture injury from April 2022. His situation seemingly remains complicated. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Sam Byram - Leeds
OUT - Byram is expected to be back in training this week. Photo: George Wood
3. Patrick Bamford - Leeds
Doubt - Bamford suffered a hip injury against Leicester, putting him as a doubt. Photo: George Wood
4. Daniel James - Leeds
Doubt - Farke expects James to be available but listed him as a slight doubt due to bruising | Getty Images