Chelsea team news vs Hull: John Terry ‘back soon’ while Cesc Fabregas may face the axe
Blues are looking to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal but JT is unlikely to recover from ankle injury
JOHN TERRY is unlikely to return to Chelsea's starting line-up after sitting out the 3-0 defeat against Arsenal.
The Blues skipper suffered a setback in his recovery from the ankle injury which forced him to miss the games with Liverpool and Leicester.
And while Terry promised fans he would be "back soon" last week, it is doubtful the veteran will be available to Conte.
After posting a picture of himself on an exercise bike, 36-year-old JT said: "I can't even put into words how much being injured and missing today's game hurts.
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"I had a small setback during the week but I'm hoping to be back soon. Also the bike is horrible."
Former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas was named in midfield against the Gunners after scoring two extra-time goals against the Foxes in the EFL Cup.
But he was hauled off after 55 minutes as Conte went to his preferred back three with the inclusion of Marcos Alonso.
The Spaniard could line up alongside Gary Cahill and David Luiz on Saturday against the Tigers, who often employed a similar system under Steve Bruce.
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