Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on Mateo Kovacic
Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has provided a worrying injury update on Mateo Kovacic following the FA Cup semi-final win over Crystal Palace.
The Blues secured their place in another FA Cup final on Sunday, but it came as a cost as Kovacic was substituted midway through the opening half.
The Croatia international twisted his ankle unchallenged. He was replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who opened the scoring for the Blues.
The game eventually ended 2-0 in the club's favour. Speaking after the win, Tuchel said that Kovacic's ankle is swollen and it does not look good.
He told reporters: "He is in pain and the ankle is swollen. It's a huge ankle right now. It does not look so good but let's wait for the examination."
Kovacic has been a key player in the centre of the park for the Blues. He was partnered by Jorginho today with N'Golo Kante struggling with his form.
In his absence, Loftus-Cheek stepped up to the plate with a vital opening goal. The Blues graduate will be hoping to keep his spot going forward.
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