Here is your Chelsea morning digest on Friday, April 30.
Kante proves to be key to Tuchel's success
Chelsea have looked a completely different team since Thomas Tuchel was handed the reigns back in January and one man has helped that massively.
N'Golo Kante, signed from Leicester City in 2016, has been a revelation for the Blues over the last few months - especially in the bigger games.
Tuesday evening's draw away at Real Madrid was one of those matches where Kante 's excellence shone through and helped Tuchel 's side secure a strong result in Valdebebas.
The France midfielder has racked up 18 appearances since Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge, proving just how valuable he is to the style of play being implemented in west London.
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Real Madrid dealt fresh blow ahead of Blues tie
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal is set to miss the remainder of the season with a muscle tear.
This comes as a big blow for Los Blancos ahead of next week's second-leg at Stamford Bridge, with the 29-year-old a key figure in Zinedine Zidane's team usually.
After undergoing medical tests over the past 24 hours, Carvajal is definitely ruled out of the finely-balanced second-leg and is set to miss the rest of the campaign for Madrid.
The Spanish defender has struggled with injury problems throughout this season - only making 15 appearances for Madrid in all competitions.
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Ugbo in talks to leave Blues
According to a report by The Athletic, Watford are locked in discussions with Chelsea to sign striker Ike Ugbo this summer.
The Blues academy product has been on loan at Cercle Brugge this season, where he has netted 16 goals in 32 appearances for the Belgian club.
Despite his strong return this campaign, it looks like Ugbo could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, with newly-promoted Watford being linked with a move for the 22-year-old.
The London-born forward has been on the books at Chelsea since 2007 and is now looking likely to leave the club in the summer transfer window.
The Hornets are looking to complete a £5million deal for Ugbo.
