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Mateo Kovacic, Hakim Ziyech: Latest Chelsea injury news ahead of Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool

Chelsea's attention will turn to the final of the Carabao Cup with Liverpool after they took a big step towards the Champions League quarter finals.

Goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic secured a 2-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel looks to retain the crown won last year.

But now focus turns to Wembley. Tuchel has already won three trophies since arriving in west London and will be desperate to add a fourth against Jurgen Klopp's side.

How are Chelsea looking on the injury front ahead of the game? We take a look at all the latest news.

Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech

Both players started for Chelsea in their Champions League clash with Lille on Tuesday night but both were withdrawn with injuries during the 90 minutes.

It has left their participation in Sunday's Carabao Cup final hanging in the balance and Tuchel delivered an update to BT Sport after the final whistle.

What Tuchel has said: "I should have subbed Mateo Kovacic at half-time so could have had one more change. I have not spoken to the doctor about Hakim and hope it is not serious.

"Today is Tuesday, there are a lot of days to recover until Sunday. We don't like to have that many injuries and more impact from the bench on a tactical matter. I hope they will be ready for Sunday."

Since these quotes were released on Tuesday night, the Athletic has reported that the boss is hopeful to have both back for the Carabao Cup final as the pair are set to undergo assessments in the forthcoming hours.

Expected return date: N/A

Mason Mount

The attacking midfielder has been missing since the FIFA Club World Cup final after aggravating a previous injury sustained in the FA Cup prior against Plymouth.

There were fears that he could miss this whole week which is topped off by the Carabao Cup final.

But he was back in contention on Tuesday night and was an unused substitute as Chelsea took a big step towards the quarter finals of the Champions League.

Mason Mount returned to Chelsea training ahead of the Champions League clash with Lille (Chelsea FC)

What Tuchel has said: "Mason (Mount) did a very good individual session, I think he will try to come back to team training today. He was out maybe a little bit too long to start. Perhaps he is involved in the squad, but he has not trained with the team yet."

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Winger Hudson-Odoi had inflammation in his Achilles keeping him out of the trip to Selhurst Park.

He did not train ahead of the clash with Lille and it has thrown the likelihood of him playing at Wembley into doubt as well.

What Tuchel said: "Callum did not train yesterday."

Expected return date: N/A

Ben Chilwell

Chilwell is set to miss the remainder of the season after a serious injury.

The left-back suffered a cruciate ligament injury, which required reconstructive surgery, against Juventus and is unlikely to return until next season.

What Tuchel said: "And Reece (James) is still out, and Chilly (Ben Chilwell) out."

Expected return date: 2022/23 season

Reece James

James is pushing towards a return to first-team action, with the right-back stepping up his recovery in recent weeks.

The England international did travel to Abu Dhabi for the Club World Cup, but wasn’t involved as he still makes his way back.

What Tuchel said: "And Reece (James) is still out, and Chilly (Ben Chilwell) out."

Expected return date: N/A

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