Chelsea skipper John Terry is set to miss 10 days after succumbing to a foot injury.
The veteran centre-back injured himself during the 2-2 draw away to Swansea City, leaving the Liberty Stadium on crutches.
After having scans it was revealed the 35-year-old will not be available for Chelsea’s home game against Liverpool on Friday evening.
Terry confirmed on his Instagram page he would be out of action, posting a photo of him having treatment.
“John Terry’s injury suffered in Sunday’s game at Swansea is strained ligaments in his foot. He will be out for approximately 10 days,” read a Chelsea statement.
“Our captain was injured in the closing minutes of the 2-2 draw. He completed the game in pain and Antonio Conte confirmed afterwards the problem would need medical assessment.”
His exclusion means that £34m summer signing from Paris St-Germain, David Luiz, is likely to replace the captain and start for the Blues.
The Brazilian centre-half will partner Gary Cahill in central defence.
Chelsea head into the clash against Liverpool, three points ahead of the Merseyside outfit and sit in 2nd position after four games.
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