Pochettino handed huge blow as Chelsea defender set to miss several months with injury
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Benoit Badiashile has been one of the very few impactful signings made under Todd Boehly.
Benoît Badiashile's game by numbers vs. Crystal Palace:
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 15, 2023
100% tackle success
88 touches
73 passes attempted
71 passes completed
10 duels won
9 clearances (most)
5 aerial duels won
4 tackles made
0 x dribbled past
0 fouls
Flawless display. pic.twitter.com/SG9QZHjeRh
His aggressive play and ability to win duels have endeared him to the Chelsea faithful in a way few other recent signings have.
Chelsea suffer Badiashile injury blow
Badiashile is expected to be a key part of the incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino's plans and this injury will come as a huge blow.
🚨 Benoit Badiashile could be out for up to 4 months, injury is worse than first feared. (@NizaarKinsella) #CFC
— Pys (@CFCPys) May 22, 2023
There were initial hopes the injury was not serious, but further tests have indicated that Badiashile could be out for four months.
The injury could require surgery, which would potentially lead to the former Monaco defender missing all of pre-season.
Up next for Chelsea
Frank Lampard's men take on Chelsea on Thursday night and they could be without as many as 9 players due to injury, including Badiashile.
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