Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted John Terry is set to be handed a new contract.

Terry remains a first-choice member of Mourinho’s squad, forming a formidable partnership with Gary Cahill in central defence.

“Every individual is an individual,” said Mourinho. “There are old players at the age of 22. I know some — 22 and old. I know young guys at 36 or 37. John is one of them. I had Javier Zanetti at Inter who was already 37. When the other guys came after a day off from training, he’d run from his home to burn the energy from his day off.

“I don’t know (how long Terry can play). You never know when. The important thing is that, tomorrow, it’s the next match and he’s in great condition to play.”