Glen Hoddle has insisted Chelsea are not the same team without Thiago Silva and admitted he fears for them if he is faced with a significant injury lay-off.
The centre-back, 38, has been one of the Blues' standout players in what is turning into a miserable season, but he limped off in the first half of their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday.
Graham Potter's side have now won just two of their last 15 Premier League games and sit 14 points off the top four.
The severity of Silva's injury is as of yet unconfirmed, and there was a welcome sight for Chelsea fans in regards to Wesley Fofana stepping up his recovery from a knee injury when he replaced the Brazilian.