Chelsea left again Ben Chilwell will probably be sidelined for six weeks however may face surgical procedure and an extended layoff if his injured knee doesn’t enhance, supervisor Thomas Tuchel stated.
The 24-year-old England worldwide sustained an ACL damage Tuesday in Chelsea’s 4-0 victory over Juventus in a Champions League sport at Stamford Bridge.
“He has a partial injury of his ACL and the decision is to treat it conservatively,” Tuchel stated.
“The next six weeks will tell the story, actually, if he makes it and will be fully available … or needs a surgery after that.”
The German supervisor, talking forward of a Premier League match towards Manchester United on Sunday, stated he’s “very positive” as a result of Chilwell’s knee has responded effectively to preliminary remedy.
“We have to wait. It does not help if we start now speaking about worst-case scenarios because there’s also a best-case scenario,” he stated.
Very irritating choosing up an damage in a second like this when I’m actually having fun with my soccer and enjoying on this crew. I’ll do every thing I can to get again on the pitch as quickly as attainable. Thank you for all of the messages of help. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JYvd2Vs13C
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) November 26, 2021
Chelsea leads second-place Manchester City by three factors getting into the weekend and has allowed a league-best 4 targets after 12 video games.
“There’s never a good moment for big injuries, and for injuries in general,” Tuchel stated.
“He was a huge part in our performances and our victories over the last weeks.”
N’Golo Kante twisted his knee on Tuesday and can miss the United sport, Tuchel stated, including it’s “a matter of days, one week maybe” earlier than the midfielder returns.
Romelu Lukaku has recovered from an ankle damage sustained 5 weeks in the past however isn’t able to go 90 minutes.
“The possibility that he starts is not very high,” Tuchel stated of the Belgium striker, who was Chelsea’s report signing in August.
“Romelu is in training. If you ask the player he will say Yes I can start for sure.’ There is a bit of difference between ready for training and ready for games.”
