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Gary Cahill Injury: Updates on Chelsea Defender's Status and Return

Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill picked up an injury while on international duty, adding to the Blues' ongoing defensive crisis by missing Saturday's 4-0 win over Aston Villa.

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Cahill Missing for Villa Win

Blues boss Guus Hiddink confirmed Cahill "came back from England duty injured" after watching his side thrash the Villains.

With Kurt Zouma and John Terry also sidelined, Matt Miazga paired with Branislav Ivanovic on Saturday. Baba Rahman also entered the starting XI, as Hiddink was forced to make major changes to his defence.