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Chelsea defender set to miss Real Madrid game
Chelsea defender set to miss Real Madrid game
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly won't play any part against Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow.
The Senegal star picked up a hamstring injury in the first leg of the quarter-final tie and he missed the subsequent game versus Brighton.
It has now been revealed that the centre-back is out for several weeks and won't be involved against Los Blancos at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are trailing by a 2-0 scoreline after the opening leg on the road and they face a huge mountain to climb in front of their fans.
Considering the contrasting fortunes of both teams, it would require a minor miracle for the Blues to reach the last four of the competition.
If Chelsea bow out tomorrow, they could be set for a season without Champions League football. They are currently 11th in the top-flight.
There is a 17-point gap between them and fourth-place Newcastle United which is unlikely to be closed down in the coming weeks.
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