Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has revealed John Terry should return
to action against Wigan Athletic later this month.
Terry has missed the club's last five games, as he struggles with a
back injury.
It was feared that Terry might face a lengthy spell on the
sidelines after being forced to go under the knife.
The England captain underwent back surgery last week and he is
making a quicker than expected return to fitness.
Terry has returned to light training and Mourinho believes the
Blues skipper and Arjen Robben could return to the side against
Wigan on February 13.
"This will be the last Premiership game Terry will miss," Mourinho
told Sky Sports 1.
"I think Terry will be back for the next (Premiership) game against
Wigan.
"I think with Robben, it will be the same."
Mourinho is also hopeful that Petr Cech could soon be back in
action after being sidelined with a fractured skull.
Cech has been out of action since picking up the serious head
injury in the win over Reading, but he is now back in light
training.
The Czech Republic international could now return to the Chelsea
side before the end of January.
"Petr Cech after the Wigan game could be back," added
Mourinho.
Mourinho was critical of some of his players after last weekend's
draw with Fulham and he revealed he talked to several of his stars
privately about their form.
"I was critical in public and I was critical indoors," added
Mourinho
"I think they are big players and big players in my opinion should
be better under difficult circumstances.
"They cannot hide behind excuses and you have to fight with what
you have.
"I was strong with them and I hope I get an answer. We cannot hide
behind this difficult moment, we must go out and get results."