Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions Leagueby defeating Olympiacos but the evening was soured by news of anankle injury to Petr Cech.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper was not involved in the 3-0 win overthe Greeks and was expected to have a scan today to determine theextent of the problem he picked up in training.
"We hope it won't be for long," said Chelsea boss Avram Grant.
Carlo Cudicini, Cech's deputy, had a straightforward return toaction as Chelsea joined Arsenal and Manchester United in the lasteight of Europe's elite club competition.
Michael Ballack headed in an early opener to establish a leadafter the first-leg stalemate, then Frank Lampard tapped in a secondand Salomon Kalou added a third just after the break.
Although Olympiacos were woeful, Chelsea's result was anotherresponse after the recent Carling Cup final defeat to Tottenham.
"I have confidence in my team," said Grant.
"I have had full confidence in the team, even though most of thepeople didn't believe we would have a good year.
"So far it has been a good development and that pleases me morethan the results."
Lampard was upset after picking up a second-half booking fordiving, and he protested his innocence after the final whistle.
"The referee said it was because I threw my arms up," Lampardsaid.
"I was asking for a penalty but I don't mind not being given apenalty.
"But to call me a diver, that's not the way I play and it'sunfortunate because it puts me on a yellow."
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