Chelsea Star Mount Set To Miss Lille Match

Champions League holders Chelsea could be without Mason Mount from their starting XI again when they face Lille in the last 16 on Tuesday.
The Blues forward is back in training after injuring his ankle at the Club World Cup but the match with the French champions may come too soon.

Defender Cesar Azpilicueta (groin) should be available.

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles) is unlikely to feature, while Reece James and Ben Chilwell are still out.

Chelsea finished second in Group H behind Juventus and could have faced the likes of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, but their prospects of retaining the trophy they won last May were boosted when they drew Lille, who are struggling in 11th in Ligue 1 this season.

But manager Thomas Tuchel expects a tough challenge and is not planning to rest players with Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool in mind.

“It is the moment to be super focused and not worry about the big picture because that would make us look at a lot of different pictures and environments,” said the German.

“In terms of team management, we don’t think ahead. We bring the best group for the game and then we will take care of Sunday’s match.”