Thomas Tuchel has revealed Reece James and a number of other Chelsea stars are suffering from a 'physical overload' ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round clash with Luton on Wednesday.
The west London club are making the trip to Bedfordshire just three days after their agonising penalty-shootout defeat against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
Following a goalless 120 minutes of normal and extra-time, there were 21 perfect spot-kicks in an astonishing shootout before Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga blazed the decisive effort over the bar.
Now Chelsea must regroup and go again in their cup meeting with Luton, but Tuchel is sweating over the fitness of several key men heading into Wednesday's tie against the Championship club.