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Maurizio Sarri Says Willian's Injury Is 'Not Serious' and Gives Pedro and Giroud Fitness Updates

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said the injury that forced Willian off in the 0-0 draw with Southampton on Thursday is 'not really very serious' in some rare welcome injury news for the Blues.

There was serious concern over the Brazilian's condition, after a first half collision with Southampton defender Maya Yoshida left him clutching his hamstring, and he had to be replaced.

With no other forwards on the bench - with Pedro, Olivier Giroud and Callum Hudson-Odoi all on the sidelines with injury - Sarri was forced to throw on midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek before half time, and Chelsea were subsequently unable to break through a rigid Saints defence.