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Chelsea defender Zouma out six months with ACL injury

France defender Kurt Zouma will miss the rest of the season and Euro 2016 after damaging knee ligaments in Chelsea's draw with Man United.

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma will miss six months after injuring his right anterior cruciate knee ligament during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Manchester United, the Premier League club has confirmed.

The France international center back landed awkwardly in the second half of the clash at Stamford Bridge and had to be carried off on a stretcher.

The 21-year-old is also set to miss the Euro 2016 finals in France, which begin on June 10.