After Chelsea’s blistering 6-0 demolition of Everton on Monday, their focus is now on issuing further upset to Manchester City following their exit from the Champions League. The Blues will meet with Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley this weekend for their highly-anticipated FA Cup semi-final clash.
The winner of the fixture will take on either Manchester United or the only remaining non-Premier League side in the competition, Coventry City in the final.
Chelsea have struggled with their fitness levels this season and have been dealt a lot of bad news on the injury front. While some key players have recently returned from the sidelines, others remain out of action or in doubt for the upcoming fixture.
We’ve gathered the latest fitness information and put together the full list of Chelsea and City players who are either ruled out of doubtful ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final.
5. Out: Reece James
James has assured fans that he is doing 'really well' in his recovery but Pochettino is unsure whether the skipper will be fit in time to play again this season. | Getty Images
6. Doubt: Enzo Fernandez
Fernandez is undergoing assessment ahead of the FA Cup clash. Reports in Argentina have claimed he could need surgery on an abdominal problem but Chelsea will assess him ahead of the game. | Getty Images
7. Out: Levi Colwill
Colwill has returned to 'light training' after recovering from a toe injury but there is still no solid date given for his potential comeback. | Getty Images
8. Doubt: Axel Disasi
Like Fernandez, Chelsea have reported that Disasi is 'undergoing medical assessment'. | Getty Images