Hiddink worried by Falcao injury problems

Guus Hiddink says Chelsea’s lack of cover up front is a concern and admits he is worried by Radamel Falcao’s ongoing injury problems.

The on-loan Colombian forward has struggled with injury for most of the season, starting just two games and scoring just once in a total of 11  appearances.

Falcao, 29, has been sidelined with a “muscular injury” and has not played since the home defeat against Liverpool on the last day of October.

“I am still a bit worried about his situation,” Blues boss Hiddink said.

“When I came in he was injured and then he started training again, but he had a little bit of a setback.

“I said give him the time and the rest and peace to recover well and we will see what happens. He is a little bit out of sight at the moment.”

Loic Remy is back in training but is not ready to play after injury, leaving Diego Costa as Chelsea’s only fit, experienced forward.

“We have to very cautious about our striker,” Hiddink added. “We have Diego at the moment and not having Remy and Falcao, is a little bit worrying.”