Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, is set to miss their clash with Southampton.
On Friday, it was confirmed that the 28-year-old had left the Senegal national team camp with a thigh injury.
The news leaves Mendy as a huge doubt for the Blues’ game at home to Southampton on October 17.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is now set for another chance as his replacement.
read also:Kepa: I’m fine, strong and confident; I’m not Mendy’s back-up
Despite being the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, the 26-year-old has so far struggled to meet expectations at Stamford Bridge.
But he will not be short of match practice if called upon for the Southampton game, having kept a clean sheet against Portugal while on Spain duty in the week.