Premier League: Chelsea ahead Christian Pulisic is likely to be out for 2 months after getting injured in opposition to Manchester City. Pulisic provides to Chelsea’s lengthy listing of accidents within the ongoing season.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 11, 2023 21:59 IST
Christian Pulisic receives remedy after damage vs Manchester City. (Reuters Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: Chelsea ahead Christian Pulisic has added to the lengthy listing of accidents within the membership’s ongoing season and is dealing with as much as two months out on the sidelines, Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter stated Wednesday, 11 January.
The United States ahead sustained harm to his proper knee in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City final week.
“Christian’s going to be out for a couple of months, we think. Hopefully it will be less, but that’s the timeframe there,” Potter stated forward Thursday’s Premier League sport in opposition to Fulham.
It is the most recent damage setback for Pulisic, whose Chelsea profession has been disrupted by points along with his health.
The 24-year-old former Borussia Dortmund participant had began all three of Chelsea’s video games since getting back from the World Cup in Qatar, however was compelled off after 22 minutes in opposition to City.
The United States has friendlies in opposition to Serbia on January 26 and Colombia on January 29.
Pulisic’s damage is the most recent blow for Chelsea, with Reece James, Raheem Sterling, N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell among the many listing of gamers on the sidelines.
Potential Replacements
Potter could have Pierre Emerick Aubameyang out there after a again drawback saved the striker out of Sunday’s 4-0 loss to City within the FA Cup.
Chelsea has additionally been boosted by the signing of Atletico Madrid ahead Joao Felix on mortgage till the top of the season.
“He is a quality player, and he will make a difference in the final third of the pitch,” Potter stated. “He is younger, however has actually good expertise. The signing offers everyone a carry.
“He is a good age and he can play as a second striker between the lines and making a difference in the final third. We are looking forward to working with him.”
Edited By:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published On:
Jan 11, 2023