Christian Pulisic carried off in agony as Chelsea lose SECOND player to hamstring injury in FA Cup final vs Arsenal

CHRISTIAN PULISIC’S FA Cup Final went from ecstasy to agony after he pulled his hamstring. The American attacker got Chelsea off to a flying start start by firing them ahead with just five minutes on the clock. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levelled for Arsenal from the spot just before half time. But any hopes Pulisic had of […]

CHRISTIAN PULISIC’S FA Cup Final went from ecstasy to agony after he pulled his hamstring.

The American attacker got Chelsea off to a flying start start by firing them ahead with just five minutes on the clock.

Getty Images - Getty

Christian Pulisic was forced off with a hamstring injury in the FA Cup Final[/caption]

Reuters

The star suffered the blow seconds after half time[/caption]

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levelled for Arsenal from the spot just before half time.

But any hopes Pulisic had of being the Cup hero were ended within seconds of the restart.

He raced clear on goal almost instantly following the break but grimaced in agony as he went to pull the trigger.

The ex-Dortmund ace’s weak effort rolled wide of the target as he crumpled to the floor before he was eventually helped off after hurting his hamstring.

PA:Press Association

Pulisic got Chelsea off to a flyer by firing them ahead early on[/caption]

Reuters

Cesar Azpilicueta had already been forced off with a hamstring injury[/caption]

Amazingly, that was the SECOND Chelsea player to be forced off with a hamstring injury.

Captain Cesar Azpilicueta broke down in tears as he was helped off moments after giving away the penalty.

The double whammy will not only cause concern for boss Frank Lampard as he attempts to win his first piece of silverware as manager.

Hamstring injuries usually rule players out for around six weeks and that means the pair will be extremely doubtful for their upcoming Champions League clash at Bayern Munich.

They could also be struggling to be at full fitness when the new season kicks-off on September 12.

---

CHELSEA NEWS LIVE: Follow for the latest Blues news

---

The game went from bad to worse for the Blues when Mateo Kovacic was sent off for a soft second yellow card.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brilliant winner as Arsenal lifted their 14th FA Cup.

There was yet more heartache for Chelsea, Pedro seriously injuring his shoulder in the dying minutes of his final game for the Blues.