Terry given time off after affair allegations
Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has confirmed John Terry will be allowed to miss Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie against Cardiff.
Terry was sacked as England captain last week following allegations that he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of international team-mate and former Chelsea colleague Wayne Bridge.
According to newspaper reports, Blues skipper Terry wants the time off to join his wife, Toni, in Dubai this weekend in a bid to save his marriage.
Wilkins explained that Terry and manager Carlo Ancelotti had discussed the defender's break from club duties.
"He will not play this weekend. Carlo is giving him a bit of time off," Wilkins said. "He will come back and prepare for our game against Wolves on February 20.
"They just had a little chat, John and Carlo, and decided that would be the best for all concerned."
Terry played 90 minutes for Chelsea on Wednesday but was unable to prevent his side slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park.
Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has confirmed John Terry will be allowed to miss Saturday's FA Cup fifth round tie against Cardiff.
Terry was sacked as England captain last week following allegations that he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of international team-mate and former Chelsea colleague Wayne Bridge.
According to newspaper reports, Blues skipper Terry wants the time off to join his wife, Toni, in Dubai this weekend in a bid to save his marriage.
Wilkins explained that Terry and manager Carlo Ancelotti had discussed the defender's break from club duties.
"He will not play this weekend. Carlo is giving him a bit of time off," Wilkins said. "He will come back and prepare for our game against Wolves on February 20.
"They just had a little chat, John and Carlo, and decided that would be the best for all concerned."
Terry played 90 minutes for Chelsea on Wednesday but was unable to prevent his side slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park.
