Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Chelsea will be without Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham for Saturday\u2019s game against Leeds United after both suffered setbacks in training.<\/p>\n
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Seasoned campaigner Silva has not featured since having to come off in the win over Tottenham on 4 February because of a thigh injury, while England striker Abraham suffered an ankle injury in the home victory over Newcastle last month.<\/p>\n
\u201cThiago had a little setback in training,\u201d Tuchel explained. \u201cHe felt something around the same area he was injured. He will be out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tuchel also expressed he was a \u201cbit concerned\u201d about Abraham\u2019s injury, who was hurt in a challenge against the Magpies and also had to come off.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pain from the tackle is still there,\u201d the German added.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a long time since he\u2019s been 100% free and comfortable in training. Even if he finishes training, I can see he isn\u2019t 100% free. I have complete trust in our medical department and they will take care of him.<\/p>\n
\u201cTammy had to leave the pitch in the warm-up. He will get all the time he needs. It\u2019s important he feels zero pain and then we can think about his comeback.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fourth-placed Chelsea are unbeaten in nine Premier League games under Tuchel \u2013 and 11 matches in all competitions.<\/p>\n
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