Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has given a positive update after being hospitalised with a head injury during Chelsea’s defeat to Southampton.

Azpilicueta suffered a head injury after being on the receiving end of a high boot from Southampton’s Sekou Mara in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

“My family and I would like to thank everyone who has been looking after me since yesterday’s incident,” Azpilicueta wrote on Twitter.

“From the Chelsea medical team, to teammates and opponents, to St Mary’s and Cleveland Hospital and all staff members and doctors: a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now, time to recover and I will see you soon on the pitch!”