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Thomas Tuchel hails 'huge' return of Mateo Kovacic ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup final against Leicester after hamstring injury lay-off as he calls Croatian 'a big guy in the dressing room' who has 'everything we need in midfield'

The return of Mateo Kovavic to the Chelsea team is 'huge', says boss Thomas Tuchel, as he hailed the Croatian's power and influence ahead of the FA Cup final.

The Blues are hoping to scoop their first silverware of the season on Saturday evening as they face off against Leicester City at Wembley, and Tuchel will be boosted by midfielder Kovacic returning to full fitness.

The Croatian has not played since the 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on April 10 after picking up a hamstring injury - being forced to sit out of crucial games against Porto and Real Madrid in the Champions League, as well as Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals.