Chelsea suffer potential 2023/24 injury concern before current season ends

Chelsea have potentially sustained an injury concern for 2023/24 before the current season even ends. In what has been an atrocious campaign, the Blues continue to suffer. When will all suffering end for CFC? Let’s hope Mauricio Pochettino is confirmed and gets to work at Stamford Bridge as well as Cobham as soon as possible!

Benoit Badiashile is the latest Blue to be sidelined. The France international is one of the few minor success stories or promising up-and-comers signed for the team this season. Not many can say that, especially at the young age of 22. However, Badiashile could now be out of action for around four months, derailing his preseason after such promise.

This would probably see the centreback miss the start of the next campaign; of course there is a possibility of a return to fitness for August yet match sharpness shall be lacking at that stage with such an absence. Initially described as a groin problem, Chels’ clarified that the issue actually concerns the hamstring. This news has opened up a chance for Levi Colwill to impress Pochettino as a prospective replacement.

Eight other senior Chelsea stars doubtful for Manchester United trip

That’s right, Blues boss Frank Lampard could have up to nine of his personnel unavailable for selection when the matchday squad travel north. United only require one point from a remaining two English top-flight matches to secure their place in the upcoming Champions League tournament. This may perhaps lead to a less intense and more measured Red Devils performance than what we usually expect.

Along with Badiashile, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount, Marc Cucurella and Armando Broja are out for the remainder of the campaign. Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante are both doubts for the EPL clash. Meanwhile Joao Felix’s status is unknown presently following withdrawal from the substitute’s bench for the Manchester City fixture.