Diego Costa breaks nose in chelsea training

Hiddink said at his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's visit of Newcastle United in the Premier League that the Spanish striker had suffered the injury innocuously while challenging for a header.

The Dutchman does, however, expect his main striker to be able to play against the Magpies tomorrow evening by wearing a protective mask, joining teammate Cesar Azpilicueta, who is recovering from a facial injury, in doing so.

"Today is the day they put on a mask," Hiddink told reporters. "We are a team with a lot of masks. A Zorro team.

"I hope. I'm not sure, but I think he will be available."