Chelsea keep options open on injured Terry

Chelsea are keeping their options open on whether skipper John Terry will play against Valencia in the Champions League tomorrow after the defender underwent surgery for a broken cheekbone on Sunday. In a statement, Chelsea did not rule out him...

Chelsea are keeping their options open on whether skipper John Terry will play against Valencia in the Champions League tomorrow after the defender underwent surgery for a broken cheekbone on Sunday.

In a statement, Chelsea did not rule out him appearing in the Group B match at the Mestalla.

"John Terry underwent an operation on Sunday morning on a depressed fracture to his right cheekbone," the statement said.

"His availability for Valencia will be assessed over the next few days following the surgery."

Terry suffered the injury during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Fulham when he collided with striker Clint Dempsey after just three minutes of their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.

Terry played on until half-time before coming off. The match ended goalless.

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