Branislav Ivanovic Injury: Updates on Chelsea Star's Hamstring and Return

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic missed the majority of October and November's fixtures with a hamstring injury, but is ready to return to competitive action.

Continue for updates.

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Ivanovic Fit for Norwich

Saturday, Nov. 21

Chelsea confirmed Ivanovic's return ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against the Canaries.

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Mourinho Provides Ivanovic Boost

Friday, Nov. 6

Blues boss Jose Mourinho previously revealed Ivanovic was ready for the side's Nov. 7 match against Stoke City, but the defender later wasn't selected for the squad.

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Ivanovic's Poor Form Summarises Chelsea's Season

Ivanovic has been surprisingly poor this term and has laid down the marker for the Blues' disappointing Premier League title defence.

He is a powerful defender who reads the game well, but he has become prone to being caught out by pacey opponents. Dealing with directness provided a problem for Ivanovic before his injury, so Mourinho and Chelsea fans will hope he comes back stronger.