Chelsea defenders http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Cahill-c14439 and David Luiz are expected to be fully fit for the UEFA Champions League final after a successful training session after three weeks of being sidelined with injury.
Both the players have hamstring injuries, with which they seem to have made remarkable progress since they came through during training. The clash with German giants Bayern Munich is now just three days away, giving Cahill and Luiz very little time to make
a recovery.
However, if Cahill and Luiz do make it in time for the European final, it will be a big boost for the London side. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Branislav-Ivanovic-c7994, both the senior central defenders being ruled out through suspension, and could
really do with the involvement of Cahill and Luiz.
Cahill, who had picked up the hamstring injury during the Champions League semi-final against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, confirmed he was close to full recovery and would be making an appearance for the Blues at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, 19th May.
Cahill said in an interview:
“I'm just happy that it's healed quickly. We've worked really hard, all day, afternoons, and I'm fortunate enough to be back.
Hopefully, I'll be fit, I will be fit, and hopefully I'll be out there if selected.”
The former Bolton Wanderers defender admitted the upcoming game would be the biggest of his life and therefore he was really excited about his participation. He revealed how the entire squad felt the same as him and were looking forward to the match.
He continued:
“I think it's the biggest game for probably many of the boys. We're under no illusions how big the game is.
It's going to be a good night and, hopefully, it goes to plan.”
Meanwhile, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542 is also expected to be fit for Munich. The Brazilian defender revealed he was extremely happy to be able to return to training and was hoping he would be fit for the final.
Luiz said:
“I'm so happy to return to training and now I can help Chelsea in this final. I've missed games but I don't think at this stage of the season you're going to lose too much fitness.”
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