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Radamel Falcao Injury: Updates on Chelsea Star's Status and Return

Chelsea will be without Radamel Falcao fortheir Champions League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday after he picked up a minor injury.

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Falcao to Miss Champions League Opener

Tuesday, September 15

The news was confirmed by manager Jose Mourinho during his pre-match press conference, with Chelsea's official Twitter feed noting the forward has a "little problem."

The Colombian's absence now leaves Mourinho's side with just Diego Costa and Loic Remy as their senior forward options, so it will be even more crucial that the pair stay fit as Chelsea pursue the Premier League title and compete in Europe.