Chelsea Defender Ben Chilwell Set to Miss Rest of Year With ACL Injury

Originally posted on FanNation Absolute Chelsea
By Matt Debono | Last updated 11/24/21

Chelsea have suffered a major injury blow regarding Ben Chilwell due to an ACL injury.

The 24-year-old came off during their 4-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge and Thomas Tuchel hoped the injury wasn't too bad.

But their worst fears have been imagined after it was reported by the Telegraph that Chilwell will miss at least the rest of the year.

Chilwell had a scan on Wednesday which showed he may require surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament damage, but a final decision won't be made until the New Year.

Chelsea will allow the injury to heal naturally before making a more long-term decision in the New Year over whether the full-back needs surgery that would end his 2021/22 season.

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