Terry the Maskman

John Terry will be traveling with the rest of the squad to the south to play Valencia for the Champions League group stage. Only he will look a tad different.  Following his operation on the cheek on Sunday, required when he suffered a broken cheekbone after his collision with Fulham player Clint Dempsey on Saturday, he will be flying with a protective mask on his face.  Just like Petr Cech with the headgear.

“He had the operation on Sunday which was very successful but he couldn’t train on Monday because we had to get a protective mask moulded,” club doctor Bryan English told the club’s official website.

“The reason for getting it all done as soon as possible is so he can be back and playing. I don’t know when that is going to be but the mask needs to fit properly or another blow will just knock that small piece of bone back.

“The mask will be taken on the plane with us whether he is going to play against Valencia or not.”