Mateo Kovacic expected to miss out as Chelsea close campaign against Leicester
Mateo Kovacic should miss out again when Chelsea host Watford to close their Premier League campaign on Sunday.
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Chelsea will be keen to bounce back from the club's third successive defeat in the FA Cup final against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge this evening. However, the Blues head into the clash having suffered a handful of injuries against Liverpool, with stalwarts Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva and Timo Werner pulled from proceedings.
Thiago Silva risked, Mateo Kovacic replacement decided – Predicted Chelsea side vs Leicester
There have been very few occasions this season – if any – that Thomas Tuchel has been able to sit back and relax prior to a Chelsea game. Yet ahead of this evening's Premier League clash against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, the Blues head coach should be able to do just that.
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"I'm not sure yet if he is involved tomorrow or on the weekend. Andreas came in the morning of the match to inform me, to speak to me. He told me he was not ready to play the match, to start the match and be on the bench. He had his reasons. They stay private and confidential.
Tuchel to gamble on Kovacic, Kante | 'I understand Pep's Liverpool comments'
Thomas Tuchel is hopeful Chelsea midfielders Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante will be available for Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool and admits he is prepared to gamble on the duo's fitness.
Mateo Kovacic’s FA Cup final hopes not over despite ankle injury
Mateo Kovacic could yet have a surprise chance to prove his FA Cup final fitness, the PA news agency understands.
Chelsea's Kovacic, Kante could play in FA Cup final, says Tuchel
Chelsea midfielders Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante could feature in Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool after manager Thomas Tuchel said this was the time of the season to take risks. Kovacic, who had recently returned from injury, was on the receiving end of a reckless tackle from Leeds United winger Dan James, who was shown a straight red card for his challenge in Wednesday's 3-0 Premier League win at Elland Road. Tuchel said Kovacic had not picked up a new ankle injury but was suffering from heavy pain, while Kante is expected to train later on Friday after missing their last three matches through an unspecified injury.