By ESPN staff
Andre Villas-Boas gave an optimistic bulletin on Petr Cech's fitness after the Chelsea goalkeeper was taken to hospital during the Carling Cup win over Fulham on Wednesday.
• Villas-Boas thanks officials
Cech was checked over by medics after being concussed in a collision with Fulham striker Orlando Sa, which forced Ross Turnbull into action as the Blues won on penalties at Stamford Bridge following a 0-0 draw at the end of 120 minutes.
"Petr has been taken for a scan at the hospital - but he is okay," Villas-Boas said. "He felt a bit dizzy at half-time an d we decided it was better not to take a risk. I expect him to play on Saturday."
The Czech Republic shot-stopper wears protective headgear in all matches, having suffered a fractured skull in a coming together with Stephen Hunt at Reading five years ago.
Daniel Sturridge was also injured when he picked up a knock netting a disallowed goal shortly before the interval - but Villas-Boas expects to have the young striker back in action soon. "The ligaments are okay," he said. "If he misses one [game], it won't be more than that."
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