The French defender, who has enjoyed an excellent season, volleyed the ball clear but landed very badly on his right knee.
Zouma's screams were clearly audible as players from both sides called for treatment.
After a lengthy stoppage, the centre-back was taken off on a stretcher.He was replaced by Gary Cahill, who recently revealed he wanted to leave the club after falling behind Zouma in the pecking order.
More after the cut.
Chelsea's defensive situation has come under the spotlight in the past week after John Terry announced he would be leaving the club in the summer.
They had struggled to find a way past the excellent David De Gea but Diego Costa slotted home in added time.
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