Terry injured as Blues draw with Liverpool

Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1

John Terry scored on his return to action but was later stretchered off after being hurt in a collision with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

And Chelsea’s misery was compounded when Suarez headed in a 73rd-minute equaliser to snatch a point for the visitors.

Terry, back from his four-match suspension, was left unmarked to head home Juan Mata’s right-wing corner midway through the first half.

It was his 50th goal for the club and a deserved breakthrough, as the Blues had been much the better side.

But they were dealt a major blow eight minutes before the break.

Suarez burst towards the penalty area and accidentally clattered into Terry, who appeared to suffer a serious knee injury.

He was treated on the pitch for around four minutes before being carried away in obvious pain.

Initial reports from Chelsea’s medical staff were that he was being assessed and was able to bend the knee.

There will be real concern, however, that the captain faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Mata and John Obi Mikel missed chances to double Chelsea’s lead.

And Fernando Torres, playing against his former club, had a header saved by Liverpool keeper Brad Jones.

The importance of that stop was underlined when the Merseysiders, who had offered very little, levelled against the run of play.

Suso’s corner was flicked on by Jamie Carragher and Suarez netted at the far post.

Chelsea: Cech, Azpilicueta, Terry (Cahill 40), Ivanovic, Bertrand, Mikel, Ramires, Hazard, Oscar (Moses 76), Mata, Torres (Sturridge 82).
Subs not used: Turnbull, Romeu, Ferreira, Marin.

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