Thibaut Courtois: (Knee) Facing Lengthy Absence

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said Friday that Courtois will require surgery on his injured knee, and will be "out for quite a long time."

Analysis:

Courtois suffered the injury in training after returning from the international break. It's a big hit for Chelsea, though backup Asmir Begovic is a long-time starter in the Premier League and should be a solid replacement.