Chelsea emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, securing a spot in the FA Cup’s fifth round. Looking ahead to Premier League Matchday 24, they are scheduled to visit Crystal Palace. Regrettably, Manager Mauricio Pochettino will be missing several key players, including Benoit Badiashile.

“We need to evaluate and await the scan results for Benoit Badiashile. He’s facing a groin issue. Hopefully, it’s not a major problem. We need to assess it both now and later to gain a clearer understanding,” commented Pochettino.

In addition, the Argentine manager expressed disappointment regarding the situation with Romeo Lavia. When questioned about Lavia’s potential return for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on February 25, Pochettino stated, “No. Lavia is not training with the team. He is still in the process of recovery. It’s not feasible. He still cannot play.”

The 20-year-old player made a move to Stamford Bridge from Southampton for an initial fee of £53 million in the summer but has only featured once for The Blues. He suffered an ankle injury shortly after his arrival, followed by wrist ligament issues, keeping him out of action since his solitary appearance in December.