CHELSEA are sweating on the fitness of three key men going into the Club World Cup.
The Blues needed extra-time to overcome brave Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Saturday.
The League One side took the lead through Macaulay Gillesphey on Saturday only for Cesar Azpilicueta to level.
However, they were unable to find another breakthrough before 90 mins, meaning an additional half hour of action.
Marcos Alonso put them ahead but it was keeper Kepa who sealed the 2-1 win over Plymouth with a late penalty save.
Despite their relief at advancing into the next round, Chelsea now have serious concerns over a trio of players as the Champions League holders get set to fly to Abu Dhabi.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel missed yesterday’s clash after testing positive for Covid.
He is also likely to miss the semi-final of the Club World Cup on Wednesday against either Al-Hilal or Al Jazira due to quarantine guidelines keeping him in England until at least midweek.
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But they could also be without Mason Mount, Azpilicueta and Hakim Ziyech.
Both Mount and Azpilicueta were taken off against the Pilgrims.
And Chelsea coach Michel Arnos, who took charge in Tuchel’s absence, admitted afterwards: “We have a few problems.
“Mason [Mount] we had to take out, Hakim [Ziyech] we had to take out, Azpi felt his hamstring.
“We had a few muscle problems, but they’re hopefully only little ones.”
Mount has been a key man for the Blues this term already, scoring seven goals and seven assists so far.
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