Thomas Tuchel gives updates on Andreas Christensen and Reece James fitness issues

There were two notable changes for Chelsea today, with Reece James dropping out for Ruben Loftus-Cheek at right back, plus Andreas Christensen dropping out for Trevoh Chalobah.

Both were enforced chances, and we have updates from Thomas Tuchel on the status of both players who miss out.

Carrie Brown reports that Christensen’s absence is down to a stomach cramp, although we’re sure his mistake against Arsenal in midweek made it an even easier call for Tuchel.

Then Reece James has a slight hamstring injury, as the Chelsea manager explained:

So it doesn’t sound like an injury, more just a precautionary measure after the academy product played so many games in recent weeks having returned from a pretty torrid spell of medical issues.

Given West Ham have rested some key players, we should be able to survive without the pair today – we just have to pray they’re fit for the FA Cup final.

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