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Chelsea faces Manchester United on Thursday night as they look to build momentum ahead of the FA Cup final in May. Thomas Tuchel will be looking to secure the fourth trophy of his time as Blues boss, having already secured Champions League, Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup crowns.

Sat third in the Premier League, Chelsea have little to play for in the league while Ralf Rangnick's Man United still harbour faint hopes of finishing fourth, despite a poor run of form. Regardless of current circumstances, both teams will be desperate to win in a game that has become an iconic part of the Premier League season at Old Trafford.

But who will Tuchel have at his disposal for the clash? Injuries have played havoc at Stamford Bridge this season, and they remain an issue. With that in mind, takes a look at the latest.

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There is no doubting that the Blues have missed the duo in recent matches, particularly the energy and creativity of Mateo Kovacic in the attacking third of the pitch. There were fears that neither player would be seen again until the 2021-22 campaign, but it appears they may be seen sooner than expected.

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