Chelsea give Terry option of missing FA Cup tie

Chelsea captain John Terry will be allowed to miss the FA Cup fifth-round tie against Cardiff this weekend if he wants to try to patch up his marriage.

Terry has recovered from the dead leg he collected in the victory over Arsenal on Sunday and will lead the Blues against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

He is expected to leave for Dubai after the game to spend time with his wife Toni and coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Terry will be given time off should he ask for it.

"We have spoken and we will take the decision together after the Everton game to see if he needs to rest for two days or if he wants to stay here and play against Cardiff," said Ancelotti.

"He has not asked for any time off to see his wife. My preference is what he wants. I am totally supportive of him. We will make the decision together.

"We want to respect the FA Cup because it is an important trophy in this country so we will speak after the game against Everton and make the decision, the right one for us both.

"The FA Cup and John's marriage are different; FA Cup is professional, the other thing is private."

 
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