Chelsea may have got past Championship side Norwich in today’s 5th Round tie, but they did so at the expense of Khalid Boulahrouz who suffered a dislocated a shoulder. The defender now faces “some time” on the sidelines according to Mourinho. You might think that’s Jose being suitably vague and mysterious but that’s actually about as accurate as you can be with such an injury.

According to PhysioRoom, the injury could keep him out of action for up to 6 weeks – but so much depends on the individual, it’s impossible give an exact return date. It is clear however, that the injury puts further limitations on Chelsea’s rotation options at the back with the Champions League beckoning. This should mean that at least Terry, Carvalho and Bridge are certain starters for the next few games, at least until Ashley Cole is back in action.