THIBAUT COURTOIS could miss the FA Cup Final after Chelsea confirmed the star has injured his back.
The 25-year-old Belgian stopper, who is in likely to be guarding his country’s net at this summer’s World Cup, was a surprise omission for the team to face Huddersfield tonight.
Eyebrows were raised when the starting XI was confirmed and Willy Caballero’s name was on it.
But Chelsea quickly revealed Courtois’ absence was down to tactical reasons.
Instead they announced he was missing due to the back injury.
There is no official word yet on the extent of the damage or how it was sustained.
But Antonio Conte and the Blues will be sweating with the Wembley showdown against Manchester United just ten days away.
And it will not just be those at Stamford Bridge waiting to discover how bad the blow is.
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez will also be anxious to learn the condition of his No1 stopper.
The Red Devils are in England’s group along with Panama and Tunisia, and will face the Three Lions in what could be a crucial final game on June 28.
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