Chelsea have been dealt another injury setback after a forgotten first-team player was ruled out for at least another month following what has been described as a freak incident in training.
The player, who has already struggled for availability this season, suffered the latest issue during a session at Cobham, delaying any possible return to Mauricio Pochettino’s plans. The setback is expected to keep him sidelined for around four more weeks.
The incident has further disrupted Chelsea’s efforts to steady their campaign, with the squad already stretched by a long list of injuries. The club have been forced to manage minutes carefully in recent weeks as they navigate a busy run of fixtures.
With options limited, Chelsea are also weighing up their next move in the market and are understood to be considering a loan for Douglas Luiz as they look to add midfield cover.
The training blow adds to the frustration around a player who has been unable to build momentum since arriving at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea now face another spell without him as they continue to monitor the situation.
