Badiashile out for ‘extended period’ after defender picks up damage in coaching
The 22-year-old picked up the difficulty in coaching final week, forcing him to overlook the Blues’ defeat to Manchester City on the Etihad on Sunday, and he now faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines.
Frank Lampard had said Badiashile had suffered a groin damage, however the membership have now confirmed it’s a hamstring drawback, with no clear timeframe given on his return.
There are fears he could miss the start of next season, in what can be a serious blow to Chelsea and incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino as he appears to be like to make use of the summer season to work with squad and switch the membership’s fortunes round.
The Blues will end the season no greater than eleventh within the Premier League after a dismal marketing campaign, one which noticed Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter sacked earlier than Lampard arrived for an unsuccessful spell as caretaker boss.
Mason Mount, Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are amongst these already out injured heading into the ultimate two video games of the season, as Chelsea journey to face Manchester United earlier than internet hosting Newcastle on the ultimate day of the season.
Badiashile is not going to be concerned in both of these matches, together with his focus now on attempting to return in time for the brand new season.
A press release on Chelsea’s web site confirmed: “Benoit Badiashile has sustained a hamstring injury which will rule the defender out for an extended period.
“The 22-year-old underwent assessment with specialists earlier this week and Benoit will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club’s medical department.”