Chelsea defender Alex is set to miss the start of the new Premier League season after picking up a thigh injury in training.
The Brazilian is estimated to be facing around a month on sidelines as he recovers, which leaves the Blues short of central defensive cover going into the new campaign.
Chelsea are already struggling in other areas of the pitch, as goalkeeper Petr Cech is already out for a similar timescale due to a calf injury.
That means the champions and FA Cup winners will have to rely on Hilario or Ross Turnbull between the sticks for the Community Shield against Manchester United and their first two league fixtures against West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic.
Winger Yossi Benayoun, who joined the club from Liverpool in a £5.5 million deal this summer, is also struggling with a groin problem, but it is as yet unclear whether he will win the race to be fit in time to feature in those games.
Chelsea’s injury hit squad face Martin Jol’s Ajax in their second pre-season friendly on Friday, after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in their first game back.
The Brazilian is estimated to be facing around a month on sidelines as he recovers, which leaves the Blues short of central defensive cover going into the new campaign.
Chelsea are already struggling in other areas of the pitch, as goalkeeper Petr Cech is already out for a similar timescale due to a calf injury.
That means the champions and FA Cup winners will have to rely on Hilario or Ross Turnbull between the sticks for the Community Shield against Manchester United and their first two league fixtures against West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic.
Winger Yossi Benayoun, who joined the club from Liverpool in a £5.5 million deal this summer, is also struggling with a groin problem, but it is as yet unclear whether he will win the race to be fit in time to feature in those games.
Chelsea’s injury hit squad face Martin Jol’s Ajax in their second pre-season friendly on Friday, after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in their first game back.
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