Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is targeting a return to action against Southampton on February 20.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed Silva will definitely miss this Thursday’s FA Cup tie at Barnsley and he is likely to also be absent for their game against Newcastle on February 15.
But Chelsea hope Silva will return against Southampton in two weeks' time.
Speaking after the win against Sheffield United, Tuchel said: "With Thiago, we are fighting for him every day but he will be for sure out for the FA Cup so it will take time.
“It will be several days but we set the goal, I would like him back for maybe Southampton, that’s realistic but also ambitious. I know Thiago, he will do everything to be ready as soon as possible but it is a muscle injury so you cannot take any risk.”
Tuchel also revealed that Christian Pulisic missed Chelsea’s win against Sheffield United due to “family issues”.
Pulisic was not in the Chelsea squad for the trip to Bramall Lane and Tuchel explained why the American midfielder was absent.
“Christian has some family issues to resolve and family is always first so we decided to give him a rest for this game,” he said.
