Chelsea injury news and expected return dates vs Crystal Palace: Lukaku, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell

Chelsea face what is another crucial game in the context of their season this weekend as they take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals. The Blues travel to Wembley Stadium having suffered a gutting Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.

It goes without saying that Thomas Tuchel's men will be desperate to book their place in the final with potentially Manchester City or Liverpool lying in wait. Coming up against an Eagles' side who have caught the eye under Patrick Vieira, they will have to be at their best throughout the game.

With that being said, takes a look at who might not be available for the trip to the national stadium.

Romelu Lukaku picked up a slight knock in his Achilles when he came from the bench to face Real Madrid in the first-leg of the quarter-final tie. He did not travel to Madrid as a result and an update on his condition is expected ahead of the clash with Palace.

"Romelu will not travel with us due to his pain in the Achilles."

Crystal Palace (N) - April 17

Hudson-Odoi managed just one appearance in February as he too struggled with a troublesome Achilles issue. No risks have been taken with the academy graduate, who is still out and his return is still unknown.

"The injury situation is that Callum Hudson-Odoi is still out."

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Ross Barkley has played a role on the fringes of the Chelsea squad this season, making the occasional appearance. He was not involved in the squad for the trip to Madrid and there is hope that he will recover in time for this weekend's Wembley showdown.

“Ross Barkley is sick, he will not travel.”

Crystal Palace (N) - April 17

Chilwell suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his knee that is set to keep the wing-back out for the rest of the season. The