Round-up: Terry injury, JFH defends display, Polter switch explained, Jokanovic takes blame

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John Terry will be assessed on Monday after suffering an ankle injury during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at Swansea

The Blues skipper left the Liberty Stadium on crutches and looks certain to at least miss Friday’s home game against Liverpool.

Boss Antonio Conte was quick to play down the significance of the injury, insisting he was “not worried” and describing Terry as a “warrior”.

Diego Costa’s late equaliser against the Swans preserved Chelsea’s unbeaten record under Conte.

However, a disappointed Conte admitted that his side should have taken all three points.

Costa scored a late equaliser for Chelsea
Costa scored a late equaliser for Chelsea

There was also disappointment this weekend for Fulham and QPR.

The Whites’ unbeaten start to the season was ended by Birmingham City, who won 1-0 at Craven Cottage.

Fulham head coach Slavisa Jokanovic took responsibility for the defeat, admitting that a first-half tactical change backfired.

Rangers could only manage a 1-1 draw with bottom side Blackburn at Loftus Road.

Boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink praised his players, though, insisting they deserved to win.

Hasselbaink also said he took R’s striker Sebastian Polter off at half-time because of a minor injury.

QPR: Sebastian Polter
Polter did not appear for the second half against Blackburn

QPR fans on Twitter have been full of praise for teenage winger Olamide Shodipo, who impressed again.

Brentford, meanwhile, won 2-0 at Brighton courtesy of goals from Scott Hogan.

There was a win too for Chelsea Ladies, who beat Reading 3-0 to stay in touch with leaders Manchester City.

And at the Paralympics, Jordanne Whiley, Mark McCarroll and Andy Lapthorne were all victorious in the wheelchair tennis, while former St Mary’s University student Toby Gold took silver on the track.