Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger has suffered a fresh injury setback.

The experienced German centre back has played just 45 minutes all season for Chelsea after undergoing surgery on his knee back in April.

The Daily Mail says Rudiger had to undergo groin surgery and will miss three more weeks of action for the Stamford Bridge outfit in their quest for a Premier League top four spot.

Chelsea and manager Frank Lampard will now hope to have the 26-year-old back to full fitness before the end of the month.

Rudiger has been struggling with injuries since he suffered a serious knee problem at Manchester United in the Premier League last April.