He missed the weekend stroll against Seattle Sounders- a straightforward 2-0 victory.
One can't help but think he is frustrated by the news that John Terry's future is not put to bed.
JT has three years left on a £130k a week deal, yet rumours persist that Manchester City are preparing a £40m bid worth £200k a week to the England captain.
Now if, as it looks likely Abramovich takes JT to one side and reads him the riot act, how will JT respond?
Chelsea have no need to reopen contract talks with him - so the only way he will leave the Bridge is if he asks for a transfer.
I don't think that stage is close - yet.
If things go badly between Roman and JT, then that's another matter.
I'm sure Roman is cute enough to massage JT's ego, and provide him with assurances that will enable him to come out and pledge his future to the club - something he has done on a number of occasions in the past.
I'm convinced JT's lack of comment is due to his agent with whom he has a very close bond with.
That bond will be tested right now and JT is in a dilemma as to who to side with.
Roman is the man to resolve this dilemma and I suspect he will do it very quickly.
Chelsea's match against Inter Milan is live on the the club's TV station tomorrow morning at 3am if you want to cough up £6 per month subscription.