Carvalho crocked for Cup Final

FA Cup / Editor / 10 May 2007 / Leave a Comment

Ricardo Carvalho has a 'one percent' chance of playing in the FA Cup Final but it is hoped Didier Drogba will be fit to play.

Carvalho has been struggling with a knee injury picked up during the 2-2 draw against Bolton at the end of last month and is a huge doubt for the Wembley final against Manchester United on May 19.

The Portuguese has been outstanding for Chelsea this season and Jose Mourinho is far from confident that he will be fit to play.

"I'm not confident," Mourinho told Sky Sports. "I won't rule him out, but if you ask me if I'm confident, I'm not confident."

When asked to give a percentage on his chances of making it, Mourinho simply replied: "One per cent."

However Mourinho is more hopeful on the fitness of Drogba, who has missed the last two games with an ankle injury.

"He has a problem with his ankle, he has been suffering a lot and it got to the stage where he could do no more," Mourinho added. "But we have had a period of 15 days to get him in the right condition for this game."

Chelsea's growing injury toll not affected their position as favourites to win the first FA Cup final back at Wembley, where they are available at 2.8 to beat Manchester United in the 90 minutes.

The Premiership champions are 2.92 to lift the trophy without the need of extra time or penalties, while the draw is available at 3.15.