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McFarlane ‘very hopeful’ Chelsea duo will be back for FA Cup final
TL;DR
Calum McFarlane is optimistic that wingers Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will return for Chelsea's FA Cup final next weekend. Both players missed the recent match against Liverpool due to injury.
Key points
- Calum McFarlane is Chelsea's interim boss.
- Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho missed the match against Liverpool.
- Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool, ending a six-game losing streak.
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McFarlane ‘very hopeful’ Chelsea duo will be back for FA Cup final
Calum McFarlane says he is “very hopeful” that wingers Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will be back for next weekend’s FA Cup final.
Both missed Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool as Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser ensured the Blues halted a six-game losing run in the Premier League.
On the duo and whether they could return next Saturday, the interim Chelsea boss said: “We’re very hopeful. You have to take these things day by day.
“We’re hoping that they will be available but we don’t know at this moment in time. They’re going to get back into training, see how they feel, see how it looks, so fingers crossed.”
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McFarlane also says it was important for his side to have a good performance and positive result before their FA Cup final against Manchester City, following a disastrous recent run.
“This club needs to win games of football,” he said. “We’re not happy with the form and some of the recent performances so it’s nice to have a good, complete performance.
“It would have been better with a win but when you come to these places it’s really difficult, so it’s positive.”
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Q&A
Will Pedro Neto play in the FA Cup final for Chelsea?
Calum McFarlane is very hopeful that Pedro Neto will be back for the FA Cup final next weekend.
What injury kept Alejandro Garnacho out of the recent Chelsea match?
Alejandro Garnacho missed the match against Liverpool due to injury, but the specific nature of the injury has not been detailed.
How did Chelsea perform in their last match before the FA Cup final?
Chelsea played to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, ending a six-game losing streak in the Premier League.