Florent Malouda has urged Chelsea captain John Terry not to gamble with his fitness.
The club face Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United next month and Malouda is worried Terry will risk further damage by rushing his return.
The France international said: "I know it's a difficult moment for him because when he's injured he always wants to be on the pitch because he's the skipper.
"But maybe this is the moment for him to take time to really recover from these injuries and come back stronger. We have players who are ready to step in."
