Chelsea duo back in training for Leeds game

Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has confirmed that Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are back in training ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United this weekend.

The Blues have been in a dreadful run of league form and they have suffered five losses on the bounce without scoring. This recently led to the dismissal of head coach Liam Rosenior.

McFarlane has been handed temporary charge for the remainder of the campaign and has his sights on taking the Blues to an FA Cup final by beating the Whites at Wembley.

Ahead of the game, he has revealed that Palmer and Pedro are back in training and a late decision will be made on their involvement from the starting XI.

He said: "Joao [Pedro] and Cole [Palmer], they trained and are in a good place. We don't know yet. We are hopeful [they can start]."

The Blues face a tricky challenge against Leeds United, who recently secured a sublime 2-1 win over Manchester United away from home in the Premier League.