Chelsea are boosted by the news that an injury suffered by Charly Musonda is not as bad as feared.

The player was struck down in a friendly at Vitesse, with the club fearing he would be out for a long time.

But it appears his shin injury is not as bad as first feared. A month on the sidelines is the worst case scenario.

Musonda will not be able to play a competitive game for Vitesse until October, but it is still good news given the Dutch club felt he was potentially out until the new year.

The 21-year-old is rated as a huge talent at Chelsea, with his loan spell a chance to get regular first team football.