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

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.

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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, but should be back for the match on Sunday.

"Romelu was back in training yesterday. Let's see if he has any reaction or not."

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.

"Except for Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Everyone