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Hiddink says Chelsea skipper Terry unlikely to make PSG clash

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has revealed that skipper John Terry is unlikely to be fit for the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

The 35-year-old defender, who has missed the Blues' last five games with a hamstring injury, was initially expected to return to the squad for the midweek game at Stamford Bridge.

However, Hiddink says his captain is unlikely to be back in action in time for the Round of 16 second leg in London.

"I don't think John will make Wednesday," said boss Guus Hiddink.

"When he is ready to do so, maybe on Tuesday [we will play a practice match] but I don't think he will make it. Hopefully, let's see what can be done for next weekend.

"There has not been enough development to put him on the list for Wednesday.

"It's not worse. On Saturday morning he did training and treatment. He can run but cannot go into a longer stretch where you have to accelerate. He has to be careful."

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