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.
The Croatia midfielder hobbled out of Chelsea’s 3-0 win at Leeds on Wednesday night after suffering a nasty ankle injury in the challenge that saw Dan James sent off.
Leeds forward James caught Kovacic on the shin, with the 28-year-old’s ankle turning under.
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