Harry Redknapp is sure that Branislav Ivanovic's absence due to a hamstring injury could actually help Chelsea.
Ivanovic strained his hamstring whilst on international duty with Serbia and will reportedly miss the next three weeks.
The 31-year-old has suffered such a horrific start to the season that Redknapp suggests the injury to the Chelsea right-back could be a blessing in disguise.
Redknapp said: "Branislav Ivanovic's injury could be a good thing for Chelsea. A year ago, he was probably the best right-back in the Premier League but he has had one shocker after another for so long that it might do him some good to be out of the spotlight for a while.
"You can show him bits and pieces in video analysis, whether positionally he was poor or if he allowed someone to cut inside and get a shot off too easily but ultimately it is about confidence."
Redknapp did, however, believe that Ivanovic could return to top form if he is able to use the time on the sidelines to his advantage.
Redknapp continued: "It is like anything in life, if you feel good about yourself you can do anything. Things come off for you. When you aren't, you make more mistakes because you lack self-belief."
"Maybe he can use this enforced break to analyse his game, rediscover his confidence and come back stronger."