Colwill, Nkunku, Gusto - Chelsea injury news and return dates after Aston Villa
Chelsea were frustrated by Aston Villa as they failed to get into the FA Cup fifth-round on Friday night. The Blues were held to a goalless draw by the Villans despite creating a handful of big chances.
Cole Palmer was denied by Emi Martinez in the first half but failed to connect with an open volley after the break that could have given Mauricio Pochettino's side the lead. Conor Gallagher was also denied by the Argentine shot-stopper, nearly taking advantage of a wayward backpass.
Villa themselves threatened, especially with half an hour to go, and had an early goal chalked out beforeDjordje Petrovic dived away to his right to thwart Matty Cash. Pochettino will now have to ready his side for a replay in ten days as he balances injury issues.
Chelsea lost Levi Colwill before the game despite him being named in the starting XI and also had to do without Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia. They now travel to Liverpool on Wednesday and have lost a free mid-week due to added cup commitments.
Here, football.london has the latest from the Chelsea treatment room...
Colwill was named in the starting lineup against Villa but had to pull out during the warmup. He was wearing strapping on his left knee before heading down the tunnel. Pochettino admitted that the club were aware of a pain before selecting him to play.
Chelsea given nightmare Liverpool scenario after huge Jurgen Klopp exit announcement
Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool exit as huge announcement stuns Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham
What Pochettino said: "We don't believe it's too bad. A smaller issue. He didn't feel comfortable. We knew before we might not start with him but then he was ready to play, but then he felt something."
Expected return
Read on football.london
