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Pictures: Kurt Zouma injury scare as Chelsea ace suffers blow to face during Oxford clash
CHELSEA fans will have been holding their breath after Kurt Zouma suffered an injury scare in the Blues' win over Oxford United in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Chelsea ace Kurt Zouma suffered an injury scare after receiving a blow to the face against Oxford
The Chelsea defender was knocked to the turf during the U23s clash at Stamford Bridge this evening, but fans will have been pleased to see the Frenchman get back to his feet in order to receive treatment.
Zouma, who has been out of first-team action since February with an ACL injury, is eyeing a return to the fold and a place in Antonio Conte's new formation.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the moment Zouma experienced a nasty blow to the face against the U's.