England and Chelsea full again Ben Chilwell is anticipated to overlook the World Cup in Qatar after scans confirmed he had ‘significant’ injury to his hamstring, the Premier League membership stated on Saturday.
Chilwell pulled up in stoppage time of Chelsea’s 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The 25-year-old grabbed the again of his left thigh after making a dash, falling to the bottom earlier than being helped from the sector by Chelsea’s medical employees, and was pictured leaving Stamford Bridge on crutches.
“Results show that Ben has suffered a significant injury and the defender is unfortunately expected to miss the World Cup,” Chelsea stated in an announcement.
Following my ACL harm I labored so onerous to ensure I used to be prepared for the World Cup. It has at all times been a dream of mine. Unfortunately, this gained’t be potential following my scan outcomes. I’ll do all I can to get again enjoying for Chelsea ASAP. Thanks for the messages of help 💙 pic.twitter.com/2H01Whhfhn
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) November 5, 2022
“Ben will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club’s medical department.” Chilwell, who was part of England’s Euro 2020 squad, missed a piece of final season as a consequence of a ruptured cruciate ligament however had returned to Chelsea’s first workforce fold this season with 13 appearances in all competitions.
The information comes as one other blow to England with the workforce additionally set to overlook the companies of Chelsea’s Reece James, who was dominated out for eight weeks as a consequence of a knee harm he picked up of their sport towards AC Milan. England are additionally sweating on the health of Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips. England kick off their World Cup marketing campaign towards Iran on Nov. 21.
