Chelsea clamp down on players' promotional work after Thibaut Courtois ankle injury in NBA shoot

Thibaut Courtois has revealed Chelsea players won't be doing any more physical commercial activity for the club this season to ensure their Double hopes aren't put at risk.

Courtois feared his campaign was over after hurting his ankle earlier this month while participating in a photo-shoot with the NBA on behalf of the club alongside team-mates Marcus Alonso, Nemanja Matic, Nathan Ake and Asmir Begovic.

The Belgium international keeper was ruled out of the 2-0 defeat at Manchester United eight days ago, much to coach Antonio Conte's frustration.

Courtois, who returned to help the League leaders beat Tottenham 4-2 in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final, insists no-one was at fault but confirms the club will be more cautious over the final few weeks.

He told Standard Sport: "I'm sure there will be more commercial activities, but I don't think there will be anything with a ball now so no-one gets injured.

"It was just unfortunate that happened. I have done worst things in goalkeeping drills that might injure me, but nothing happens. It was just silly.

"I know playing basketball doing commercial activities sounds very bad and stupid, but it's what we do a lot. It's part of our job. It's a fact of life in sport that you can get injured, but luckily I only missed one game.

"I was just catching the ball, a pass from Asmir. I jumped to get it like I have done a million times at training and I just landed badly.

"I twisted my ankle. It swelled really quickly and I thought my season was over. But I have to thank the medical staff from Chelsea for getting me fit so quickly.

"I tore an ankle ligament and I think it's incredible after one and a half weeks to then be able to play."