Chelsea injuries: Every player out of Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool
Chelsea are aiming to redeem themselves for the failings of this season by lifting the Carabao Cup on Sunday, with the Blues taking on Liverpool at Wembley.
Mauricio Pochettino's side tasted a heavy defeat to the Reds at the end of January, losing 4-1 at Anfield in a nightmarish evening on Merseyside. However, the Blues' form has picked up since then and a final at Wembley may just bring the best out in a young and inexperienced squad.
Much has been made of Liverpool's injury crisis leading up to the final this weekend, but Chelsea have plenty of fitness concerns of their own to contend with ahead of the big game, especially across the backline.
Here are the Chelsea players missing for Sunday's final against Liverpool.
While Chelsea's backline has been struck by a host of injuries, there is positive news for Pochettino in the goalkeeping department. Robert Sanchez has returned to full fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, although Djordje Petrovic still seems likely to start this weekend given his impressive run in the team.
In the full-back areas, Chelsea are without several key players, most notably captain Reece James. The injury-prone defender suffered a nasty hamstring issue against Everton back in December and is still undergoing his rehabilitation. Malo Gusto will feature in his place against Liverpool.
Marc Cucurella is also absent on the left side of defence despite nearing a return to the team, with Wesley Fofana still on the treatment table after suffering an ACL injury all the way back in July.
Benoit Badiashile limped off against Aston Villa in the FA Cup at the beginning of February and he will miss out on Sunday's clash, while veteran centre-back Thiago Silva is also a major doubt for the
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