The former Atletico Madrid star was forced off after
colliding with Alexis Sanchez but could be selected for Belgium's
upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra
The 22-year-old shot-stopper collided with Alexis Sanchez at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and, after initially playing on, was withdrawn when he began to bleed from the ear before being taken to hospital.
He was replaced by Petr Cech for the 32-year-old's first Premier League appearance of the season as the Blues ran out 2-0 winners to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign.
But the club moved to eradicate fears of a serious injury, and confirmed the former Atletico Madrid star could play for his country against Andorra on Friday.
A statement read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm Thibaut Courtois went to hospital during our Premier League game against Arsenal yesterday [Sunday] for precautionary tests on a head injury. Those tests came back all clear.
"Thibaut was treated for a minor cut to his ear and was released from hospital last night. He is expected to report for international duty later this week."
Courtois himself, meanwhile, took to Twitter to announce that he was recovering well and was looking forward to making a return sooner rather than later.
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