Cesc Fabregas will miss Saturday's clash against Arsenal, but Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insists the Spaniard will not be a long-term absentee.
There is a degree of mystery surrounding Fabregas' injury, Sarri describing it as an 'unusual' injury near but not on the midfielder's knee.
But Fabregas is not expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines.
Sarri said: 'Fabregas is out for this match. I hope he will be able to be on the pitch next week.
'I'm not sure, it's nothing serious, but he has a very unusual injury. Nothing serious. I hope in the next week we will be able to have him training.
'He has a pain, not in the knee... near the knee. But not in the knee.'
The news could open the door to Mateo Kovacic to make his Blues debut following his loan arrival from Real Madrid.
Yumopsuy
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cool lmasotie
BAPPSPAULO
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the maestro of Chelsea
BAPPSPAULO
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get well soon fabregas
nadeno
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The idea of using 4-4-2 formation is good,can we try that ??
Paodklpuy
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Arsenal win
nadeno
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Fabrepass speedy recovery midfield masterpass,masterclass,we missed you in this London derby.be healed in Jesus Name A Big Amen.Still Paulpintobest.
nadeno
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my blues win arsenal:paulpintobest
MistyBeatz
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we are sorry we missed our passionate passer of ball in this match,but congratulation we have "Sarriball"in possession.
Macbciorsz
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Chelsea vs arsenal we still have good prayers in our team
Wunnors
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chelsea win
Wunnors
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me l say chealse win
Catoosh Yare Maxamud
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waw this is so nice
United Kingdom1153649
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Check your notification are correct before you send, cfc are at home today
suwals
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if you support selling hazard from almighty Chelsea. ............did u want to kill arsenal
sammuelamboo
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If we use this information it will help us to win our matches.
tozbemnuz
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I think Barkery played well last week. what make you to conclude that Kovacic can cm in?
yoNJohan
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Chelsea win this game
PatrickGh
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All Football, get your facts correct. Chelsea isn't making any trip to Arsenal...its Arsenal who's traveling to Chelsea. Smh!
Foecels
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I hope Chelsea win this game so
_mufc_
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He just doesn't want to play against the club that made him famous and get abuse
nanayawafari
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we don't have problems with the midfield. kovacic or Barkley can replace him. it will be a great opportunity especially for kovacic to show us what it takes to be a blue
yoblmnry
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Mauricio sari is beneficiary confident....
KayAddo
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Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea
ChelseaChelseaChelse
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Its so hurt to me as a Chelsea fan
I know right .... It hurts ......
ChelseaChelseaChelse
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Hope you get better soon as possible Fabregas
yawhazard
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aww fabregas sorry,wish u a speedy recovery
alimonsur87
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unai is out of luck. first against ManCity and now Chelsea
Epafu
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Point of correction Chelsea vs Arsenal game will be at Stamford bridge...
Suten9
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Do we really need fabregas? as for me hell No, with our current squad now no problem if he's going to miss one month.
29356899(deleted)
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It’s called a “just for old times sake” injury.
Kestinakent
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I hope fabregas will not be the first player to send sarri away because I don't see him playing the sarri ball because he is too slow and I don't think he can play in those three man midfield... hope he leaves soon I know alot of people will criticize me about him but don't let us judge based on the past let judge with his present form... Barcelona beat us 4:1 home and away last season fabregas cause 3goal out of the 4goal scored... it high time he leaves
Zenlmry
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Its so hurt to me as a Chelsea fan
prvkr
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de bruyne knee virus is already spreading
VIRUS in bone?? wow..
prvkr
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Get well soon Cesc..
Rimingado
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Escaping the woes of the Emirates stadium. It was a bad decision to leave your captaincy to go to Barcelona. it still hunts him till now
kkirokide did I hear you say Fabregas is afraid of going to the Emirate stadium? No, no, no, this is just another piece of sentiment from you, Mr Man, have you forgotten that this match is going to be played at the Stamford bridge, not the Emirate stadium?
biliranking
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going to arsenal is not is next steep
jongphilip
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Escaping the woes of the Emirates stadium. It was a bad decision to leave your captaincy to go to Barcelona. it still hunts him till now
Stevecrownjr
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OK nice
lonxe
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We trust your ability to win the title this season and we all hope the team will do their best 😊 We are the pride of London 💪
ssure
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I watch u from your first game at Arsenal, miss the days when you are the gunners' captain!
Terry13
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Gerarda
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BIG chance for Berkley.
Tutituy
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trip to arsenal?
Veeduu
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its Kovacic time .. i think he should must be in playing 11 ... best of luck chelsea
KeronKush
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Kovacic will now become the starter and may keep the starting spot even after Fabregas returns from injury.
Divyansh26
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No problem Kante is everywhere😆😆
Nozdekouy
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thank God
IndikaAsiriSR4
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He Plays as Center Midfielder Sometimes but He is Rarely Among Goals
Sterzil
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This is so sad[Cry][Cry][Cry]Cesc is a very important player Get well soon wish you quick recovery.. ....Am. glad we have kovacic he's really talented and I think it's time he proves that to everyone.. Good Luck and get well soon cesc
CR7ICON
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de bruyne knee virus is already spreading