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The 25-year-old goalkeeper was not involved in the 3-0 win over the Greeks and is expected to have a scan on Thursday to determine the extent 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 fairly straightforward return to action as Chelsea joined Arsenal and Manchester United in the last eight of Europe's elite club competition.

Michael Ballack headed in an early opener to establish a lead after the first-leg stalemate, then Frank Lampard tapped in a second and Salomon Kalou added a third just after the break.

It was only when the result was settled that Cudicini was called into action, while Fernando Belluschi also hit the crossbar for the visitors late on.

Although Olympiacos were woeful, Chelsea's result was another response after the recent Carling Cup final defeat to Tottenham.

"I have confidence in my team," said Grant. "From day one I have had full confidence in the team, even though most of the people didn't believe we would have a good year.

"So far it has been a good development and that pleases me more than the results.

"We know it was a bad day in the League Cup final. We were only team from the big four to make the final. We showed since then character and good attitude. That is what is important. It's what I like."