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Chelsea's Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho could be out for up to eight weeks after injuring his back in Sunday's 1-1 home draw with Everton.
Portugal national team doctor Henrique Jones examined the injury and instantly ruled him out of their Euro 2008 qualifiers with Armenia and Finland.
"It was not serious but he should rest for at least eight weeks," he said.
If confirmed, it will be another blow for Chelsea who already have Petr Cech, John Terry and Paulo Ferreira injured.
One grain of consolation is England left-back Ashley Cole's return to fitness after an ankle problem.
After Sunday's draw at Stamford Bridge, which leaves Chelsea five points behind Premier League leaders Manchester United, Grant conceded: "We have too many injuries.
"It is not easy to play without all the back four and goalkeeper from the last few months.
"This is the reason we have a big squad but it is unusual."
Huge loss for you guys, statistically the best defender in the league last year according to actim, he's the perfect partner for Terry. At least u guys can be grateful u don't have Boulahrouz to cover him
Very gutted, don't have to look at actim to know he is one of the best if best cd in EPL.
Forget about Boula, glad Essien doesn't have to play there.
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Champions of Cups 06/07 - undefeated at home in domestic flight from 20 March 2004. 83 matches(Best in any top flight) 4+ years , teams just give up
Managers learn from Rafa mistake don't add fuel to Drogba's Fire... Or he will f*** you up.
What a surprise is all I can say... another defender/player injured...the injury curse is back... tho it never fully left us tbh... the best 3 of our back 5 are out At least we have Alex ... unfortunately means Ben-Haim will play as well
Carvalho faces two-month absence
At least we have Alex ... unfortunately means Ben-Haim will play as well 
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