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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that defender Trevoh Chalobah will be sidelined for six weeks with an ankle injury.
The Englishman has been ever-present in the heart of the Blues' defence this campaign and his absence is a bitter blow for the London giants.
Chalobah suffered the setback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in midweek and he will now be out until early May.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference before the Everton game, Rosenior said: "It's still a serious injury but we're looking at a period of six weeks.
"It is disappointing but from where we were a couple of days ago, straight after the game, we are in a better place than we thought."
Chalobah has been a guaranteed starter in central defence for the Blues. In his absence, Wesley Fofana must step up with consistent displays.
The Frenchman has struggled with fitness and form issues for some time and now has the opportunity to make his mark with the Blues.
Chelsea face Everton away from home in the Premier League this weekend. It appears a must-win to keep up in the Champions League race.
Written by Sri Aswin
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