Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Hakim Ziyech has avoided serious injury after being forced off in their Super Cup victory over Villarreal.

Tuchel also admits N'Golo Kante is out of their Prem opener against Crystal Palace.

He said, "Hakim Ziyech won't play tomorrow because of his injury, the decision is made. We don't need a surgery, which is very good news. We hope he can be back on the pitch within two weeks - we hope, we can't promise.

"We have issues with N'Golo Kante that need sorting, from the game (UEFA Super Cup final). Physically, it was the worst thing that could happen to us, playing 120 minutes in the final. Mentally and psychologically, it was the best thing. To win on penalties gives you an enormous boost, a huge boost of positive energy and feelings.

"Tomorrow we have to be careful, we haven't decided who starts. Who do we push over the line to play another 90 minutes again? We will talk to the players and the physical department and decide tomorrow morning.

"Will it be tough tomorrow, will we be tired? Yes. Is it too close to the final? Yes. But it's our job to overcome these obstacles, not complain about them."