James has left with a hamstring problem, while Rudiger has been left on the sidelines due to stress in the groin. But they both returned to full training ahead of the clash with United, with only the final checks needed by Chelsea’s medical staff. Andreas Christensen does not appear after the illness that excluded him from Sunday’s match against West Ham. FOLLOW LIVE MANCHESTER UNITED – CHELSEA!
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Tuhel said Wednesday: “Tony was in training yesterday, as was Reese James. We have another workout [session] coming. Hopefully they can do the full workout and give us the green light. “We hope he is in the team and they play tomorrow. The same goes for Andreas, we need another examination. He felt sick. He will return to training today “. Chelsea want to further consolidate their position in third place with the victory at Old Trafford. United, meanwhile, are fighting for European football. Tuchel added: “We and Manchester United would like to be in a decision for the title, but unfortunately there are two other teams with the reds and the blues that have a word to say and in recent years they have strongly expressed their views. “We have to accept this and try to close the gap, [to] Manchester United was also second last season. “Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs, very famous and successful. I can only repeat that I am very grateful and excited to play there and arrive with a strong team. “We come to win and play for the victory. This is a wonderful feeling. “I’m not worried about Manchester United. It is not my job and they will always recover. It is a huge club and the team is full of individual talent. I do not participate, we have a lot to do here “. Chelsea XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger? James, Cande, Zorginio, Alonso? Mount, Haverts, Werner. Hosts: Kepa, Sar, Tsalomba, Loftus-Chik, Saul, Pulisic, Zigech, Kennedy, Lukaku.
