Chelsea duo pick up injuries

The former Augsburg man joined Chelsea in a move reportedly worth over €25m but has struggled to for playing time.

Underperforming right back Branislav Ivanovic returned early from worldwide duty picking injury and is set for short term on the sidelines.

The Chelsea FC right back had been in sensational form past year, but has been suffering from a dip in form since the start of the season.

On Thursday night, Serbia pulled off a classic smash and grab in Albania in what was one of the most fiercely contested matches you will ever see.

Elsewhere, Ivanovic left Serbia’s game against Albania after 65 minutes after pulling his hamstring, and compatriot Matic was substituted just eight minutes later with a muscular problem.

The 31-year-old suffered a thigh injury in the warm-up, and is now a doubt for the trip to Everton as Manchester United look to bounce back from their 3-0 loss to Arsenal prior to the worldwide break.

The player whose absence from the 2012 Champions League final because of suspension was cruelly “revealed” to him by Sky reporter Geoff Shreeves has sparked huge celebrations among Chelsea fans because he is injured.

This injury could force Jose Mourinho to finally make the much craved change to his starting lineup by benching the Serbian defender.