Carvalho and Ballack set to miss FA Cup final

LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) Michael Ballack has no chance of playing in the FA Cup final for Chelsea while central defender Ricardo Carvalho will almost certainly miss the Wembley showpiece against Manchester United on May 19.

''Carvalho one percent, Ballack zero percent,'' manager Jose Mourinho told Chelsea's Web site (www.chelseafc.com) today.

Carvalho hurt his knee during Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League on April 28 and was ruled out of the Champions League semi-final, second leg against Liverpool.

Germany playmaker Ballack has had an operation on his ankle.

The good news for Mourinho was that striker Didier Drogba and winger Arjen Robben should be fit to face United. Neither played in yesterday's 0-0 draw with the champions-elect.

''Robben has a real chance and Drogba will be fit,'' Mourinho said.

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