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Gary Cahill Injury: Updates on Chelsea Defender's Nose and Return

Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill could miss Sunday's Community Shield fixture against Arsenal after suffering a suspected broken nose during the Blues' 4-2 penalty shootout win over Barcelona.

The European giants drew 2-2 in normal time during Wednesday's pre-season encounter, with Cahill notching a late equaliser to set Chelsea up for the win. Barca goalkeeper Jordi Masip made contact with the Englishman when reaching for the ball, forcing the player off with three minutes to go.

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Mourinho Optimistic Cahill will Face Arsenal

Wednesday, July 29

"Cahill has a chance of a broken nose, maybe yes, maybe no," Blues boss Jose Mourinho told Chelsea's official website.