As Chelsea gear up for next weekend's FA Cup final, interim boss Calum McFarlane has delivered a cautiously optimistic update on two key wingers. McFarlane revealed he is "very hopeful" that both Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will be available for the showpiece event, offering a much-needed boost to the Blues' attacking options.

The duo missed Chelsea's hard-fought 1-1 draw with Liverpool, a result that finally snapped a six-game losing streak in the Premier League. Enzo Fernandez's equalizer proved crucial, but the absence of Neto and Garnacho was keenly felt on the flanks.

"We're very hopeful," McFarlane said when asked about the pair's availability for the final. "You have to take these things day by day. We're hoping they will be available, but we don't know at this moment in time. They're going to get back into training, see how they feel, see how it looks, so fingers crossed."

The timing couldn't be more critical. With the FA Cup final against Manchester City looming, Chelsea desperately need their creative spark back. Neto's pace and Garnacho's flair have been essential this season, and their potential return could be the difference between lifting the trophy or falling short.

Beyond the injury updates, McFarlane emphasized the importance of the Liverpool result as a morale booster heading into the final. "This club needs to win games of football. We're not happy with the form and some of the recent performances, so it's nice to have a good, complete performance," he said. "It would have been better with a win, but when you come to these places it's really difficult, so it's positive."

For Chelsea fans, the message is clear: hope is alive, and the stage is set for a dramatic finale to the season. Whether Neto and Garnacho make it back in time could define the Blues' cup dreams.