Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez reveals Gary Cahill underwent knee surgery in March
Wednesday 10 April 2013 00:12, UK
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez has revealed defender Gary Cahill had surgery on a knee injury at the end of last month.
There is good news over Demba Ba, the match-winner in the FA Cup quarter-final replay against United, who is expected to be fit for the holders' semi-final with Manchester City on Sunday. The 27-year-old striker was taken off at half-time of last weekend's 2-1 Premier League win over Sunderland with an ankle injury after a first-half challenge by Craig Gardner. Ba did not take part in full training today and is cup-tied on Thursday, having represented Newcastle earlier in the competition, but should be fit to be considered for Wembley. Benitez said: "Demba Ba did not train today, just as a precaution. "It's not too serious. He will not go to Moscow. Hopefully he can train here and be okay for the weekend."
