Calum McFarlane confirms Estevao Willian out for season and updates on Pedro, Palmer
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Updated · Chelsea FC · Apr 24
Calum McFarlane confirms Estevao Willian out for season and updates on Pedro, Palmer
6 articles · Updated · Chelsea FC · Apr 24
Interim head coach Calum McFarlane, newly appointed after Liam Rosenior's departure, says Estevao Willian's hamstring injury will sideline him for the rest of the season.
McFarlane is optimistic Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer could return for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley, pending further assessment after training.
The Blues aim to reach the FA Cup final, facing Leeds, whom they famously defeated in 1970, as McFarlane leads the squad through the remainder of the campaign.
Can Leeds United finally break their winless FA Cup curse against a vulnerable, injury-hit Chelsea?
With key players injured, is Chelsea's domestic trophy drought since 2018 destined to continue?
How will a 39-year wait for an FA Cup semi-final fuel Leeds against a chaotic Chelsea?
Can interim coach Calum McFarlane succeed where two previous managers failed against Leeds this season?
Will the historic Chelsea-Leeds rivalry, once English football's 'most brutal game,' erupt again at Wembley?
Is Estevao Willian's recurring injury a symptom of a deeper player management issue at Chelsea?