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Chelsea's Kovacic, Kante could play in FA Cup final, says Tuchel

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August 28, 2021 Chelsea's Reece James with Liverpool's Jordan Henderson after receiving a red card REUTERS

Chelsea midfielders Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante could feature in Saturday's (May 14) FA Cup final against Liverpool after manager Thomas Tuchel said this was the time of the season to take risks.

Kovacic, who had recently returned from injury, was on the receiving end of a reckless tackle from Leeds United winger Dan James, who was shown a straight red card for his challenge in Wednesday's 3-0 Premier League win at Elland Road.

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