Chelsea suffers a significant defensive setback for an extended period.
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell Sidelined with Hamstring Injury
Ben Chilwell, Chelsea's left-back, will be out of action until at least January due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during a specific match, but the details of the incident are not provided in the text.
The Telegraph reports that doctors do not rule out a longer recovery period for Chilwell, depending on how well the initial rehabilitation goes. The exact duration of his absence from Premier League matches is yet to be determined.
Since joining Chelsea from Leicester in August 2020 for over €50 million, Chilwell has been a regular fixture in the team, appearing in 6 games this season and providing 1 assist. Overall, he has played 92 games across all competitions for the club.
With Chelsea, Chilwell has already tasted success, winning the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. His absence will undoubtedly be felt, but it remains unclear if the team has a replacement for him during his absence.
In his time at Chelsea, Chilwell has scored 9 goals and provided 13 assists in those games. The club's most recent victory came in the EFL Cup clash against Brighton, where they won 1:0. The injury was sustained in the final moments of this game.
The recovery timeline for Chilwell's posterior thigh muscle injury is expected to extend until at least January. As the situation develops, updates will be provided regarding his progress and potential return to the pitch.
