Chelsea's Chilwell to be unavailable until December

Ben Chilwell underwent a scan on Thursday to determine the extent of the hamstring problem that forced him off in the closing stages of Chelsea's midweek League Cup win against Brighton.

After playing only 23 league games last season, it is another setback for the England left-back, who missed the 2022 World Cup due to injury. This is a huge blow for manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Moreover, according to reports in England, the 26-year-old will be sidelined for eight weeks, i.e. until December. Chilwell was already playing a prominent role in the Blues' squad after a poor start to the season.

However, Chelsea will have to make do without the services of the left-back, at least for another two months. The Stamford Bridge outfit are plagued by injuries and Pochettino needs every player available to help them bounce back from the struggling season they are having at the moment.