Radamel Falcao has not given up on playing for Chelsea again this season as he battles the latest setback in his recovery from a thigh injury.
Last month, interim manager Guus Hiddink confirmed that Falcao had aggravated what former boss Jose Mourinho described as "an important muscular injury" first sustained in November, and Monaco decided against recalling the Colombian from his loan spell at Stamford Bridge in January after assessing his condition.
Falcao has made just 11 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season, scoring one goal, but remains positive about featuring in the first team again before he returns to his parent club in the summer.
Posting on Instagram, the striker wrote: "Working on my recovery. I think everything will return to normal soon by working with doctors and physios. Thanks to everyone for the support... thanks for the medic[al] staff. I really appreciate social media message[s] that you send me."
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Chelsea face significant striker problems as they prepare to face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
In addition to Falcao's status as a long-term absentee, Diego Costa is nursing a bruised tibia sustained against Everton and Loic Remy lacks match fitness despite shaking off a persistent calf injury.