Robben gets injury boost

Chelsea have been boosted by the news that Arjen Robben will return to full training within a fortnight.

The Dutch winger broke a bone in his foot on the club's pre-season tour of America and has been unable to run for the past few weeks, restricting himself to swimming and cycling in the gym.

Damien Duff's continued absence with a shoulder injury has left Chelsea without any specialist wide players but Robben should join the Irishman in training by the end of next month's international break.

Club physio Mike Banks said: "When Arjen got injured he twisted his foot and chipped a small bone in his foot. He should be back training soon."