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Thomas Tuchel admitted he is worried by the injuries suffered by N’Golo Kante and Ben Chilwell during Chelsea’s 4-0 thrashing of Juventus on Tuesday night.
The Blues secured their place in the Champions League last 16 thanks to goals from Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Timo Werner, but Kante and Chilwell are now doubts for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United, having been forced off either side of half-time.
Kante suffered what Tuchel described as a “twisted knee” in the first half, while Chilwell needed Chelsea physios to help him from the field, having also injured his knee in the second period.
Tuchel was unable to confirm the severity of their injuries afterwards, saying they will need to be examined more closely ahead of Sunday’s meeting with United.
“It worries me because he was in such a fantastic moment – like Reece (James) on the other side,” said Tuchel of Chilwell in his post-match press conference.
“They were in the best shape they could possibly be, so strong and so confident and with such a lot of quality.
“He was in a lot of pain, now he feels a bit better. He has an examination tomorrow (Wednesday) to be more precise. Hopefully we get away, fingers crossed, with not too bad news.
