Chelsea are back in action on Sunday as they turn their attention to the FA Cup amid a chaotic week that saw Liam Rosenior sacked. The Blues ended their relationship with Rosenior after a damaging defeat to Brighton on Tuesday night that could see Chelsea drop out of the European spots altogether this weekend.
The search for a new manager now begins, but Calum McFarlane has been put in temporary charge for now, and it's likely he will remain in charge until the end of the season, given the proximity to the end of the campaign.
With Chelsea's European hopes in the balance, the FA Cup represents a big opportunity to guarantee European football. Still, the Blues will come up against Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday, in what will be an interesting clash.
The Whites have all-but wrapped up Premier League safety, so they can largely concentrate on the FA Cup and capping a successful season with silverware. For reference, Manchester City face Southampton in the other semi-final, and one of those teams will already have booked their place in the final by the time Chelsea face Leeds.
Ahead of a huge FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, we have rounded up the latest injury news surrounding the Blues and Leeds.
Anton Stach - Out
Stach was confirmed out before the Bournemouth game, with Daniel Farke saying: "Anton is not back in team training, so he won’t travel with us to Bournemouth." Given Stach is not even back in training, he will miss out here, too.
Daniel James - Fit
James returned to the bench for the Bournemouth game, and while he was kept on the bench, he will likely be seen as available to play here, even if he is still likely to start on the bench due to his recent absence.
Estevao Willian - Out
Estevao picked up a fresh injury blow recently and was confirmed out for the Brighton game and beyond by Rosenior prior to his departure. He said: "Estevao is definitely out, which is a real shame, and we are doing further tests into the extent of his injury."
Levi Colwill - Out
This will come far too soon for Colwill, who has been out with a serious knee injury since the summer, but the defender could return before the end of the season.
Rosenior said at the start of this week: "Very hopeful that we’ll see him before the end of the season. He played for the U21s, and while it was a very low-level game, getting 60 mins was a really good start for him. We want him to be involved in the next [U21s] game, and build him up because it's been a really bad injury that he's come back from."
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens - Out
Gittens picked up a hamstring injury in training at the start of this month and will be out until early to mid May.
Filip Jorgensen - Out
Jorgensen required a small procedure on his groin last month and will return at a similar time to Gittens.
Reece James - Out
James is targeting an early May return from his thigh issue.
Joao Pedro - Fit
Rosenior confirmed that Joao Pedro will be fit for Sunday when speaking before the Brighton clash, saying: '"Joao Pedro will be good for Sunday. But this game is too close for him."
Cole Palmer - Doubt
Palmer is a doubt for this weekend as he battles muscular tightness. Rosenior said earlier this week: "Cole has had some tightness in his hamstring, which he's been carrying for a while. So, he's going to be out for this game, and we'll see how he moves on for this FA Cup semi-final."
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