Cole Palmer a major doubt for Arsenal clash as Chelsea's European hopes dealt a potential triple blow
Mauricio Pochettino may have to field a revamped lineup against Arsenal as three of his stars are now major doubts for the clash.
The Blues will look to get back to winning ways on Tuesday night. live on talkSPORTafter the disappointment of his 1-0 defeat in FA Cup semi-finals to city of manchester on Saturday.
However, your chances of recovery may have already been affected.
Regular starters Cole Palmer, Bad Taste and Ben Chilwell They are all potential absentees after the tie at Wembley.
When asked about top scorer Palmer at his team's press conference on Monday, Pochettino said: “Not today (he can't play). We'll see tomorrow morning. Today I don't think he can be involved.”
“Even if he is fine tomorrow, he may not be fit to play. We hope he can recover from this situation and be involved with the team.”
Palmer has only missed three games this season, the clash against crystal Palacesince he served a yellow card sanction, and when he remained on the bench against Newcastle and Sheffield United.
As if potentially losing the man who has contributed goals in each of his last six games, including two hat-tricks, wasn't bad enough, Pochettino is also sweating over the fitness of Gusto and Chilwell.
“Malo suffered a small problem with his knee,” said the former Tottenham manager. “I'm not a doctor, but I'll try to translate it. I hope it's not a big problem.”
Pochettino then claimed his other full-back still had a problem he suffered while playing for England last month in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
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He said: “Cold, besides, after the national team, it's the same problem he's been suffering from in recent weeks.”
Defender Gusto, who signed from Lyon for £30.7m last summer, has made 33 appearances for the Blues this season, with his only injury coming in January after suffering a muscle problem.
Chilwell, on the other hand, has been plagued by injuries this season, missing a large chunk of the campaign due to a hamstring injury, before dealing with a knee injury and illness.
He only returned to Pochettino's team on May 15, in the 6-0 victory over Everton and then also being a substitute against Man City.
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Chelsea can finish seventh in the Premier League table with a win on Tuesday and would surpass manchester united due to their superior goal difference.
However, league leaders Arsenal cannot afford to drop points against the Blues as Manchester City currently have a game in hand following their exploits in the FA Cup.
