Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on Christian Pulisic ahead of Carabao Cup clash against Aston Villa

Tuchel revealed that Christian Pulisic remains a doubt for the midweek Carabao Cup clash against Aston Villa as Chelsea look to fight for a place in the fourth round.

The Blues boss expressed his concern with the 23-year-old’s current condition ahead of the tie, but hinted that it remains possible that he becomes available.

“I think for Christian (Pulisic), the game against Aston Villa [in the Carabao Cup in midweek] is maybe a bit too close. I hope that I’m wrong but this is my impression.”

“He’s not in training so far but let’s see tomorrow. Maybe if he had a good progression today, maybe it’s possible. It would be super nice for us to have him but for me it’s a bit doubtful.”

Pulisic has featured just twice for Chelsea this season due to injury woes and hasn’t played more than 2,000 minutes in a league campaign since 2017/18 as a potentially wider issue emerges on the horizon.