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Chelsea injury news: Latest updates on Willian and Kante ahead of FA Cup final vs Arsenal
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Frank Lampard has a couple of injury concerns ahead of Chelsea's clash with Arsenal in the FA Cup final on Saturday. The Blues head into the showpiece fixture as favourites and will be looking to secure Lampard's first piece of silverware since taking over at Stamford Bridge last summer.
Chelsea are on a high after banking a top-four finish and Champions League qualification thanks to a 2-0 win over Wolves last time out.
There is also a feel-good factor around the club with new arrivals Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner joining training in recent days while more signings are expected over the coming weeks.
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Chelsea have an excellent recent record against Arsenal, losing just two of their last 10 meetings while comprehensively beating the Gunners 4-1 in the Europa League final last year.
However, Chelsea are yet to triumph in an FA Cup final against their London rivals after tasting defeat in 2002 and again in 2017 - but which players will they have to cope without this time around?
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Willian
Willian was left out against Wolves last weekend after suffering an unspecified injury.
The Brazilian is expected to be fit and available to face Arsenal, although there remains doubt over his participation due to uncertainty regarding his future.
The 31-year-old is out of contract this summer and has refused a two-year extension offer from Chelsea, instead demanding a three-year deal.
Willian's agent says his client has received concrete proposals from rival clubs, potentially including Arsenal, so Lampard may opt to leave out the experienced attacker against the Gunners.
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N'Golo Kante
Kante has struggled with a number of injuries during the 2019/20 season, meaning he has made just 27 appearances across all competitions.
The Frenchman has most recently been sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered in the second half of the 3-0 win over Watford earlier this month.
Kante has subsequently missed six consecutive matches despite being in contention to feature against Wolves last time out.
It remains to be seen whether Lampard will risk the World Cup winner's long-term fitness for this one-off clash or protect him ahead of next season.
Billy Gilmour
Gilmour has undergone a knee operation and is set to be sidelined until the start of next season.
The teenager has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Stamford Bridge but will now miss three to four months after surgery following the 3-2 win over Crystal Palace earlier this month.
Speaking about Gilmour's injury, Lampard said: “I'm obviously very disappointed as we all are here and of course Billy himself.
“He's a tough boy, but it did hit him hard especially as a younger player who has just made a breakthrough in recent times and was doing well."
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