Tuchel 'hopeful' Kante, Thiago Silva return for Spurs clash
Thiago Silva and N'Golo Kante tested positive for Covid-19 last week, missing the League Cup first leg against Spurs and the FA Cup game against Chesterfield.
Thomas Tuchel says the duo could be back in contention this week provided they return negative tests.
"Whether they return depends on how Thiago and N’Golo feel in themselves and it also depends on the tests they do and the regulations, if I’m not wrong," Tuchel said as quoted by Chelsea's official website.
"So I cannot give any update on those two ahead of Tottenham just yet. We are hopeful to have them but at the moment I cannot report on their availability."
The Blues face Tottenham in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday, January 12 (KO 7:45pm UK time).
Source: Chelsea FC