• Champions League

Terry admits rib injury concerns

ESPN staff
April 5, 2012
John Terry could not complete the win over Benfica © Getty Images
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Chelsea captain John Terry has confirmed he has been playing through the pain of damaged ribs and is unsure how long he will be out of action for.

The defender was replaced after an hour of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Benfica on Wednesday, after which manager Roberto Di Matteo confirmed Terry would be sent for a scan.

That scan is due to take place on Thursday, but Terry has already revealed he has a problem and is struggling to play through the pain.

"I couldn't breathe and my chest was closing up," Terry said. "I was having a difficult time out there, especially in the first half. Hopefully, I'll be okay.

"I don't know how long I'll be out. I will have a scan in the morning and we will see where we go from there. It's just horrible.

"When you get one in the ribs, you can't do anything about it, you can't treat it, you just have to let it heal, but I can get through games definitely.

"I thought it was okay but, later in the second half, it just seemed to be getting worse and I was struggling to breathe to be honest.

"It was difficult. I have never felt anything like that before."

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