Gary Cahill appears to have mastered his Halloween costume - although he is a couple of weeks early.

The Chelsea skipper ended his side's Champions League thriller with Roma sporting a very impressive bandage.

After taking a blow to the face, Cahill left the field and returned with strapping stretching from the top of his head to his chin.

He managed to see out the rest of the encounter but it was a tough night for the England defender against Roma.
Chelsea's Gary Cahill receives medical attention (
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Chelsea's Gary Cahill receives treatment (
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Chelsea's Gary Cahill with a bandage (
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Cahill failed to contain former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, who swung the tie on its head.

David Luiz and Eden Hazard had put Chelsea in control before Aleksandar Kolarov struck.

Dzeko then scored twice, his first a stunning left-footed volley to put Roma ahead.
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Gary Cahill of Chelsea looks on (
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Fortunately for Chelsea, Hazard was on hand to head in another equaliser.

But Cahill's night will be remembered for his remarkable headwear.