Chelsea left sweating on the fitness of Ben Chilwell and N’Golo Kante

Ben Chilwell and N’Golo Kante handed Chelsea a scare on Tuesday night as both picked up knee injuries, making them a doubt to face Manchester United this weekend. 

Chelsea produced a dazzling display to sweep Italian giants Juventus aside in a 4-0 drubbing at Stamford Bridge.

Yet, the evening was soured with injuries to two key players and boss Thomas Tuchel is now made to play the waiting game to see if they will be fit enough to feature against a rejuvenated Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. 

Midfielder Kante was the first to pick up an issue as he had to withdraw late in the first half, to be replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

‘He got stronger and stronger in the first half and then twisted his knee a little bit so hopefully it’s not too bad,’ Tuchel said, hoping Kante’s withdrawal prevented any further damage.

With 20 minutes to go came the other worrying sight for home fans in what was supposed to be a night of celebration in going top of their Champions League group. 

N’Golo Kante was also forced off with a knock to his knee and it remains unclear how serious

Chilwell went down in a heap and looked to be in real pain before he was helped off the field, limping down the tunnel. 

‘It worries me because he was in such a fantastic moment like Reece on the other side,’ Tuchel added.

‘They were in the best shape they could possibly be, so strong, full of confidence and…