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The Blues are on tour in America and after training alongside his team-mates in Los Angeles, Bridge was referred to a specialist who recommended an operation.

"Wayne Bridge has been struggling with a right hip problem for the last few weeks," club doctor Alex Nieper told Chelsea TV. "We decided while we were out here for him to see a world-renowned hip surgeon who agreed he did need hip surgery due to a cartilage defect."

With Ashley Cole also out injured, summer signing Tal Ben Haim is expected to deputise at on the left side of defence.

Nieper added: "The operation was carried out this week and a piece of bone was removed which was the source of the problem. Wayne is not on crutches and should be back in two to three months."

Meanwhile, there was more hopeful news on injured Germany midfielder Michael Ballack.

Nieper said: "Michael is recovering from a second ankle operation and he went back to Germany to see the surgeon who is happy with the wound.

"Michael is back in London, getting his stitches removed and this week he is starting running again so fingers crossed, he will be set for the first Premier League match."