Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta had to be taken off yesterday.
Chelsea had to take off Azpilicueta in the latter stages of their match against Tottenham Hotspur yesterday, after he picked up a knock.
The Spanish defender is now a doubt for Chelsea’s next game on Boxing Day.
But Azpilicueta has suggested that his injury is not a serious one, and he is hoping to avoid having to take any time off.
“Hopefully with the Christmas presents I will get fit to play on Boxing Day,” Azpilicueta said.
If Azpilicueta is fit he is likely to start for Chelsea against Southampton in three days’ time.
Chelsea were in brilliant form against Tottenham yesterday, as they picked up a 2-0 win against their London rivals.
Frank Lampard is surely likely to stick with a similar line-up for Chelsea’s next match, after his side put in such a strong performance.
The Blues now have a four point advantage inside the top four, and will be hoping that they can put together another winning run, after a dip in their form recently.
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