Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with Portugal as he requires further surgery on a knee injury, the club have confirmed.

Jose Bosingwa and Michael Essien are struggling to be fit in time for Chelsea’s Champions League return leg against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge in just under a fortnight’s time.

Branislav Ivanovic has set his sights firmly on becoming a permanent fixture in the Chelsea defence. Serbia international Ivanovic has impressed after initially filling in for injured Jose Bosingwa at right-back, and chalked up his 50th appearance in the

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed his club received a bid of 65 million euros plus Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea for Franck Ribery in the summer.

By LUKE TURNER It has not been the best week, as far as injuries are concerned, for Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian began the week with the disappointing news that Portugal right back Jose Bosingwa had undergone surgery on his injured knee and

Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa, 27, will be out for around three months after undergoing surgery on his left knee this week, according to the club’s official website.

Chelsea could be without Jose Bosingwa for three months because of a knee injury, according to reports.

Chelsea have just one player missing from their squad as they prepare for the visit of Manchester United on Sunday.

Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa has been warned by doctors he needs surgery on a knee injury, which will rule the Portugal international out for a month.

Chelsea rightback could be sidelined for up to a month after being told he needs to undergo an operation on his knee.