"In the last two training sessions we played with Azpilicueta at centre-back in case he is the only one that can play there". So we are in trouble with the centre-backs. "We hope to recover him [Cahill] in one week".
The Blues go into tonight's game with only two recognised first-team centre-backs fit in David Luiz and Andreas Christensen.
Rudiger underwent surgery on his meniscus this week after limping out of Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday, and Sarri confirmed that he expects the Germany worldwide to be sidelined for at least three months.
"Rudiger is out for at least three months I think", said Sarri.
"We've played 58 matches so injuries are typical". "He's upset of course but is very strong and I'm sure he will come back stronger. I am very confident about Andreas because he has played important matches very well". "I've played centre-back for Chelsea and the national team". The problem is only the numbers. But ahead of Thursday night's first leg in Germany, the Chelsea manager said that finishing in the Premier League's top four was their main objective in order to secure the return of Champions League football.
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Parris won the award ahead of Arsenal and Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema, who was named PFA Player of the Year over the weekend.
Rudiger's absence means Sarri will now be forced to lean heavily on Christensen for the decisive matches of Chelsea's season in the Premier League and Europa League, and he is confident the Dane will prove equal to the moment.
The said transfer budget will increase if Arsenal qualify for the Champions League and the £45m also excludes player sales.
"I remember when we finished 10th (in 2016) and everyone was saying we wouldn't challenge for the League anymore".
Adi Huetter continued to downplay his side's chances despite a phenomenal season that sees them fourth in the Bundesliga and eyeing the final in Baku after dumping out Marseille, Inter Milan, Shakhtar Donetsk and Portuguese league leaders Benfica.
"They are very unsafe at home and away". They play with the same characteristics as Slavia Prague, but the quality is different, especially in the offensive players.
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