Kante, who was substituted last Wednesday at first half against Leicester City is yet to recovered from injury.

Also,Kovacic, hasn't trained with the team in Porto and he is in a great doubt to start for the blues.

And the record signing goalkeeper; Édouard Mendy is yet to recover from the injury he sustained on Sunday, a development that led to his substitution at half time against Aston Villa.

The unavailability of the three key players especially Kante and Mendy will be a major concern for the German coach has he would be preparing to win his first Champions League trophy as a manager.

Naijacrawl will keep you posted as event unfold.