Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Andreas Christensen all face late wellness tests on Friday before Chelsea travel to Middlesbrough for their FA Cup quarter-last.

James was named in the England crew this week after getting back to activity in the 4-0 win at Burnley, regardless of getting one more thump at Turf Moor after months uninvolved.

Hudson-Odoi has been battling with an Achilles injury while Christensen was constrained off harmed during the Champions League tie at Lille in midweek.

Every one of the three partook in light preparation on Thursday however Chelsea director Thomas Tuchel should get an eyeful of his eye over the triplet prior to settling on a decision on whether to remember them for the crew for Saturday's visit to the Riverside.

"Reece, Callum, and Andreas Christensen are unsure," said Tuchel."They are in preparation yet not full preparation. It very well may be too early for them."

Chelsea anticipated XI (3-4-3): Kepa; Chalobah, Rudiger, Silva; Azpilicueta, Kovacic, Kante, Alonso; Pulisic, Mount, Lukaku.

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