The deficiency of Mateo Kovacic was a genuine disaster for Chelsea in the primary portion of their FA Cup semi last win over Crystal Palace today, and they're fortunate it didn't turn their game.
The Blues were battling a bit, and following 25 minutes lost their most imaginative midfield presence.
Given Palace had a risky spell of tension before long, it appeared as though it could cost Thomas Tuchel's group beyond a doubt. Be that as it may, Ruben Loftus-Cheek came on and added his own characteristics aside, and they revitalized at half time then dominated the match in the subsequent period.
Talking after the game, Tuchel affirmed it was a lower leg injury for Kova, and it didn't sound great.
A "enormous lower leg" signifies in the absolute best case an injury, and that would be half a month out at minimum.
Presently we're into the last phases of this season, even a solitary month out essentially closes a player's season.