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Andreas Christensen: Chelsea defender withdrew from squad on morning of FA Cup final

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen declared himself not ready to play on the morning of Saturday's FA Cup final defeat by Liverpool.

Christensen was a surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel's squad, forcing the manager into a rethink before the penalty shootout loss at Wembley.

BBC Sport understands the Denmark international, 26, was due to play.

He is expected to leave Chelsea this summer, having agreed a deal with Barcelona.

Christensen has made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Blues this season, scoring twice.

He joined Chelsea from Danish side Brondby as a 16-year-old in 2012.