Lukaku, Kovacic ruled out for Leicester City encounter

LONDON: Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the team's key players Mateo Kovacic and Romelu Lukaku will not be available for the Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday.

Both Kovacic and Lukaku are struggling with their injuries and are out of action from the team's crucial encounter.

Chelsea will face Leicester City in their first game since the international break and will be looking to maintain their advantage at the top of the table.

But coach Tuchel will have to do so without the key duo of Kovacic and Lukaku.

Tuchel would be hoping to receive the services of Lukaku by next week as Chelsea face Juventus in Tuesday's Champions League game and Manchester United in next weekend's Premier League round. IANS

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