Chelsea defender’s injury shakes up Cup final plans

A key player for Chelsea is now in doubt for the FA Cup final after a new injury was reported during the last training session. The club’s future starter, who had been performing well, will need to pass a quick fitness test before the match. He had started and kept a clean sheet in the team’s first win under interim coach Calum McFarlane, a 1‑0 victory over Leeds in the semi‑final. He was also on the field when Chelsea faced Nottingham Forest, but had to leave at halftime.Despite this setback, the squad is not expected to suffer much. Levi Colwill should be ready to step in, and Wesley Fofana is also expected to play. Even if the injured defender could have returned as a substitute or an extra defender in a defensive shape, his absence is unlikely to change the team’s strategy. The match remains a crucial moment for Chelsea, especially with the upcoming departure of star player Sam Kerr. Fans hope she will make a memorable final appearance before leaving the club.