Thomas Tuchel provides fitness update on Chelsea duo Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante ahead of FA Cup final against Liverpool
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has provided an update on the fitness of midfield duo N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup final against Liverpool.
The Blues are aiming to avoid a fourth defeat in six finals for the thrilling event, including the previous two against Arsenal and Leicester City.
Tuchel’s side will also be looking to avenge their penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup final in February.
Ahead of the clash at Wembley, the Chelsea board gave an update on their two key midfielders. Kovacic went through a terrible test against Leeds United’s Dan James earlier in the week, Tuchel said in his pre-match press conference (according to Football.London):
“We’ll give it a try today. The infirmary gave it the green light to try.” No new wound but severe pain, a lot of swelling. So we hope that maybe time is enough for him to make it. “
Regarding Kante, the German boss stated:
“It was a reduced training session because of the long commute and the fatigue. We will also try today with him. He really wants to do it and hopefully he will train 100 percent.”
Beating Liverpool in the FA Cup means a successful season for Chelsea
With all the ownership issues made public this season, the Blues are almost certain to finish third in the Premier League and have won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA World Cup. club.
When Tuchel was asked if winning the FA Cup would make for a successful season for the West London club, the former PSG boss replied:
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