Chelsea and Liverpool could be without up to 20 players combined when the two sides meet up in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Both sides have been hit with a spate of injuries that has been exacerbated in recent weeks, threatening to derail their hopes of winning the first domestic trophy up for grabs this season.
Mauricio Pochettino has been working without a large portion of his squad for most of the season regardless. He will be without three of his strongest defenders for the game as well two midfield summer signings.
The Blues have been able to cope without these bodies in recent weeks as they strung together three consecutive away performances to boost confidence ahead of the game. Less than one month ago they were in a patch of form that had brought Pochettino's very position as manager into question.
Although the fitness situation isn't likely to improve drastically in the coming days, football.london has the latest updates from the Blues treatment room.
Injury: Groin.
The Brazilian went to the ground and was withdrawn from the game against Crystal Palace after he appeared to have discomfort in his groin. Pochettino ruled him out for the trip to City and the injury is now threatening to rule him out of what is likely a last chance at Wembley success with Chelsea.
Silva has lost all three of his trips to the stadium for Chelsea. There is a chance he will be passed fit to be on the bench.
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