Another injury problem for Chelsea? Nicolas Jackson fitness fear as £32m striker leaves Stamford Bridge with wrist in a splint

Nicolas Jackson may have handed Chelsea another injury headache, with the striker spotted wearing a splint on his wrist.

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• Striker netted match-winner against Brighton
• Replaced late on in that contest
• Required a protective cast afterwards

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Senegal international gave the underperforming Blues a welcome shot in the arm when netting the only goal of the game in their 1-0 victory over Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. That effort was just his second of the season.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Jackson was replaced late on against the Seagulls, as Armando Broja took his place, but fears were raised afterwards regarding the 22-year-old’s fitness. That is because he was seen sporting a protective cast on his right arm.

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  Chelsea supporters will be hoping that splint was just precautionary, with Jackson ready to continue filling a central striking berth. The Blues splashed out £32 million ($39m) when luring him away from Villarreal over the summer and are short on attacking options at present with Christopher Nkunku ruled out and Broja still working his way back from a long-term injury absence.

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Chelsea, who have picked up just five points from six Premier League games this season, will be back in action on Monday when taking in a derby date with west London neighbours Fulham. Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been drawn against Championship outfit Blackburn in the Carabao Cup fourth round.