Nkunku, James, Fernandez - Chelsea injury news and return dates for Man City FA Cup semi-final

Chelsea will be looking for a successful return to Wembley Stadium this weekend when they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final.

The Blues lost their last visit to the national stadium in the Carabao Cup final. They come into today's clash looking to set-up a potential final with Manchester United or Coventry City.

Mauricio Pochettino's side are coming into the game in better form after hammering Everton on Monday night. Pep Guardiola's side will have to respond after seeing their treble hopes dashed on Wednesday night in a penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League.

The reigning cup holders were taken to 120 minutes and beyond by Carlo Ancelotti and have a big task on their hands, both physically and mentally, to recover. Chelsea have more tangible problems themselves after yet more fitness problems became clear against Everton.

Here, football.london has the latest from the Blues treatment room.

Christopher Nkunku is now back in partial team training, according to the official club website. The 26-year-old forward has been out for most of the season, and he's currently missing with a hamstring issue.

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Injury: Hamstring.

What Pochettino has said: «They assess him day by day and in the last few days he has the possibility to be involved in some parts of the training session. We now need to see the reaction of his body and see how he evolves. We hope he can be involved soon.»

Possible return date: May.

Noni Madueke was withdrawn in the 72nd minute against Everton after being on the end of a number of strong challenges