News » Premier League news » Chelsea news
'Bad news': Mauricio Pochettino confirms injury blow for Chelsea defender
'Bad news': Mauricio Pochettino confirms injury blow for Chelsea defender
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Ben Chilwell suffered a serious hamstring injury during the Carabao Cup third round win over Brighton.
The England international was handed a starting role at left-back against the Seagulls. He had a good outing, but was forced off in the closing minutes with a hamstring issue.
Pochettino has now revealed that the injury is a bad one and the doctors will assess in the next few days to provide the exact timescale for his recovery.
He said: "I think it’s bad news. From what the doctor told me it’s not a good thing, it looks like a bad injury, but we need to assess in the next few days. But it doesn’t look good."
Chillwell has been hampered by several injuries during his career and he has suffered another setback. The news is a huge blow for the west London giants.
In his absence, Levi Colwill could continue at left-back, but Ian Maatsen and Marc Cucurella are options for Pochettino. The Blues face Fulham on the road tomorrow.
Chelsea news
Everton pushing to sign Chelsea striker for £30m
Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester City to move for Odin Holm
Fulham news
26yo defender completes medical with Chelsea
Fulham want to sign Arsenal striker valued at £30m
Brighton & Hove Albion news
Man Utd open talks with talented Italian manager
Roberto De Zerbi front-runner for Chelsea job?