Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has revealed he may need to wear a protective mask for the next month or two, according to West London Sport.
Cahill, who had also suffered a broken nose during pre-season, has been using the mask since Asmir Begovic inadvertently punched the defender in the face during the defeat to Manchester City last month.
And the 29-year-old told West London Sport he may still be laboured with it until December.
I’ve got to wear it maybe another month or couple of months. I’d rather it not be there. It protects your nose, which is the main thing, but vision-wise it’s better if it’s not there. You put something on your face and you know that it’s there, you’re always aware, so it’s not ideal. But if I got another smash on it, it would be all over the place. It [his nose] doesn’t feel too bad but it’s broken in two places. You can’t really see, because it’s not out of joint. The blow at Man City was the one that finished it off.
Cahill, who wore the mask as he won his 37th cap for England in the 2-0 victory over Switzerland at Wembley, also revealed how he is enjoying being the vice-captain for Roy Hodgson’s England side.
At Chelsea there are many experienced players – senior internationals who have done a lot in the game. With England it’s a younger group and I enjoy the role.
