https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/03/19/
tuchel-confirms-one-out-and-one-back-for-fa-cup-clash-
Tuchel confirms one out and one back for FA Cup clash
19 Mar 2021
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Sunday's game against Sheffield United
comes too soon for Thiago Silva but the Blues are likely to be boosted by
the return of striker Tammy Abraham.
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The forward has trained fully with the Blues this week and our head coach
hopes he will be part of the Chelsea squad that welcome the Blades to
Stamford Bridge on Sunday lunchtime.
Thiago Silva is also closing in on a return, however Tuchel believes this
is not a game to risk the Brazilian, with the international break just
around the corner.
'Now is not the moment to take the risk with Thiago,' explained our head
coach. 'It is the last game before the international break and he wasn't
on the pitch today, but he is working hard and hopefully he can rejoin the
group during the international break.
'It's already too long [for him to be out] but I know how hard he and the
medical team is working, and we have zero complaints. We are taking our
time with him because we want him to feel 100 per cent ready and 100 per
cent free from the injury. Tammy was with the group today and we hope he
will be available for Sunday.
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Abraham could return to action on Sunday
'We had a scary moment when he stumbled and twisted his ankle but it seems
not too serious. He was in a lot of pain at the time but he feels ok now
and I hope he can be in the squad for Sunday.'
One player who could be in contention to feature against the Blades on
Sunday is Olivier Giroud, with our head coach confirming the striker has
trained well and remains a big part of his plans.
'I think Oli can have a huge impact on our team because he has the
experience, the physical presence and the ruthlessness in the box,' added
Thomas. 'This is his style of football and he has been very successful for
many years.
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Tuchel also hinted at a start for Giroud
'He has suffered in the last four games or so and I'm not sure I can be
totally happy with my team management in the games against Southampton and
Leeds. I felt that perhaps these were matches he could have featured for
20 or 25 minutes.
'So it's my fault. He is training really well, he made a decisive goal
against Atletico and I assumed the games against Everton and Liverpool
would be high intensity games where we could use more speed.
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'It is my job to push him and give him the feeling that he is still
important and important for me, which he is. So the game on Sunday is
important.
'The international break is good for Oli to keep his head in the clouds
and enjoy this moment with us.'