Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho has been ruled out of next Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool.The Portuguese ace limped off with a knee injury during the first half of Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bolton on Saturday.
Carvalho left Stamford Bridge on crutches and he will miss the trip to Anfield on Tuesday.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho bemoaned the loss of Carvalho for the trip to Merseyside.
"He is definitely out. He has injured his knee and it is a big blow for us," said Mourinho. "He has been our best defender this season - it is as simple as that.
"We lost at Liverpool in the Premiership without him and we go to Anfield again without him.
"But when we lost in the league we had to play Paulo Ferreira at centre-back.
"We have better options for centre-back this time."
Carvalho's absence is a major blow for Chelsea as they look to defend a 1-0 lead against Liverpool in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
By:Peter ORourke
Date:28 Apr 2007
Credit:www.skysports.com
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