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Chelsea booked their place in next month’s FA Cup final thanks to a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium.<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n\n
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Chelsea appeared to suffer no new injury concerns as they booked their place in the FA Cup final on Sunday afternoon. The Blues came out as 1-0 winners over Leeds United.<\/p>\n
Enzo Fernandez\u2019s first-half header proved to be the difference between the two sides. The win means that Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final on Saturday, May 16th at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n
It brings to an end a hectic week for the club. Liam Rosenior was sacked following Tuesday night’s 3-0 away loss against Brighton, with Calum McFarlane taking interim charge until the end of the current season.<\/p>\n
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Following their FA Cup success, eyes turn back to the Premier League with the Blues hosting Nottingham Forest on Monday, 4 May (3pm kick-off). Ahead of that game, here\u2019s the latest from the treatment room at Stamford Bridge\u2026<\/p>\n
Estevao<\/h4>\n Injury<\/strong>: Hamstring<\/p>\nChelsea were handed a blow before the game, with it revealed that Estevao will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury that he suffered during last week\u2019s clash against Manchester United.<\/p>\n
What has been said<\/strong>: “Estevao unfortunately won\u2019t play for us this season,” McFarlane said before the clash against Leeds. “He will be out for a little bit of time.<\/p>\n“We’re not sure how long he will be out for but he certainly won’t play for us again this season, unfortunately.<\/p>\n
“That’s really unfortunate for him, especially for someone so young and talented as he is but we are here to support him and be around him.”<\/p>\n
Possible return date<\/strong>: Next season<\/p>\nReece James<\/h4>\n Injury<\/strong>: Hamstring<\/p>\nThe club captain has missed the last seven games in all competitions with a hamstring injury, with no indication over when he could return.<\/p>\n
What has been said<\/strong>: Speaking ahead of last week’s game against Man United, former boss Rosenior said: “Reece is a little bit further away.”<\/p>\nPossible return date<\/strong>: Unknown<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nReece James was in attendance at Wembley for Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final. (Image: Chris Brunskill\/Fantasista\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/button><\/div>\n
Philip Jorgensen<\/h4>\n Injury<\/strong>: Groin<\/p>\nThe goalkeeper has not been available for the last nine games in all competitions after undergoing groin surgery.<\/p>\n
What has been said<\/strong>: “Unfortunately, Filip had his scan and needed a minor operation,” Rosenior said ahead of the game vs Everton last month. “Nothing too serious again, it’s a matter of weeks.”<\/p>\nPossible return date<\/strong>: Vs Nottingham Forest (H) – Mon 4 May.<\/p>\nJamie Gittens<\/h4>\n Injury<\/strong>: Hamstring<\/p>\nThe winger has been out since January with a hamstring injury. He was close to a return for the FA Cup quarter-final vs Port Vale but suffered a setback in the build-up to that match.<\/p>\n
What has been said<\/strong>: “Unfortunately, Jamie, in training yesterday, picked up what looks like a hamstring injury again,” Rosenior said.<\/p>\n“We have to scan him and make sure. It’s a real shame for him; I think it’s the third time it’s happened. We need to help him and we need to make sure he’s okay. I can’t give you a time frame on that at the moment.”<\/p>\n
Possible return date<\/strong>: Unknown<\/p>\nLevi Colwill<\/h4>\n Injury<\/strong>: Knee<\/p>\nThe defender is yet to make an appearance this season after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season. He is, however, stepping up his comeback, recently featuring for the U21s.<\/p>\n
What has been said<\/strong>: “Very hopeful that we’ll see him before the end of the season,” Rosenior said. “He played 60 minutes for the Under-21s, and while it was a very low-level game, getting 60 minutes was a really good start for him.<\/p>\n“We want him to be involved in the next game on Saturday with the Under-21s, and build him up because it’s been a really bad injury that he’s come back from.<\/p>\n
“His rehab has gone really well and he’s trained today. He\u2019s made a huge impression on the group and you can really feel his presence on the training pitch.<\/p>\n
“I can’t wait to have him back in with the group.”<\/p>\n
Possible return date<\/strong>: Vs Liverpool (A) – Sat 9 May<\/p>\n\n
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