Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is expected to miss Saturday's match at Everton, having undergone minor groin surgery in Munich.
He is due back after the international break.
Jorgensen, who considered a loan move in January to West Ham or Besiktas in search of more regular minutes, was keen to play a part in Denmark's World Cup play-off squad this month.
However, he remains upbeat about his chances under Liam Rosenior at Chelsea and is a well-integrated member of the dressing room.
Rosenior described him as "best friends" with viceu2011captain Enzo Fernandez, who threw the ball towards him in frustration after the keeper's costly error away to Paris Stu2011Germain last week, and, although the extent of their friendship is probably exaggerated, those close to the two players say they are indeed close and remain friends.