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Chelsea calm Terry injury concern

ESPN staff
December 19, 2011
John Terry picked up an ankle knock in training © Getty Images
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John Terry is expected to be fit for Chelsea's crunch Premier League clash against Tottenham on Thursday despite picking up a minor Achilles injury in training.

The Chelsea skipper was taking part in an open training session at Stamford Bridge, but was helped off the pitch after picking up a knock to his right foot.

But after Terry briefly received treatment on his Achilles, the club confirmed the defender would be fine to face Spurs at White Hart Lane as Chelsea look to regain third place.

"The defender pinched his Achilles while blocking a shot on the pitch towards the end of the session, and departed for treatment as a precaution, but is expected to lead the side out as normal at White Hart Lane on Thursday night," said a statement on the club's official website.

Terry suffered a minor knee injury in the 1-1 draw with Wigan at the weekend, but manager Andre Villas-Boas confirmed after the game that he would be fit to face high-flying Spurs.

"John Terry took a painful knock, but he seems okay now. Even if he is limping I think he will be fine for the next game," Villas-Boas said. "Ramires should be fine as well. He's progressing and will be able to play, and maybe David Luiz too."

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