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Kurt Zouma Injury: Updates on Chelsea Defender's Status and Return

Chelsea star Kurt Zouma picked up an injury during the Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday, yet another setback in what has been a disappointing campaign for the Blues.

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Zouma Exits Manchester United Clash on Stretcher

Sunday, Feb. 7

According to Chelsea's official Twitter account, the young defender required treatment on the pitch and was eventually replaced by Gary Cahill: "Zouma is now down and in serious discomfort after landing awkwardly following an acrobatic clearance. This looks worrying."

Given the poor form of the likes of John Terry and Cahill so far this season, the 21-year-old's unavailability comes as a big blow for interim Blues boss Guus Hiddink.