Chelsea standout left back Ben Chilwell could miss the rest of the 2021-2022 season due to an ACL injury.
While Chelsea was fired up to record a convincing win over Juventus on Tuesday in the Champions League, that doesn’t mean the victory didn’t come without a cost. In the middle of the action, star left back Ben Chilwell with a knee injury and he was in serious pain.
Chilwell had to be helped off the field and immediately the Chelsea supporters feared the worst. Now, it’s looking like Chilwell could miss the rest of the season. It has been announced that Chilwell has suffered ACL damage. While it’s up in the air if he can play again this campaign, things aren’t looking promising.
Chelsea waiting on Ben Chilwell scan results amid fears left-back has suspected ACL injury and could miss the rest of the season | @Matt_Law_DT reports https://t.co/VipuLqjjiw
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) November 24, 2021
Chelsea fans are devastated over the Ben Chilwell injury news
You absolutely hate to see this on Chilwell. He’s in the middle of a great season and he’s no question a fan favorite. That’s why so many in London and all over the world for that matter can’t believe this has happened.
https://twitter.com/PlutonicFootluh/status/1463530801321033729
🚨 Ben Chilwell will be out for at least the rest of 2021 with ACL damage. A decision hasn’t been made on whether he can return this season.
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) November 24, 2021
Get well soon, Ben Chilwell. Chelsea will miss you hugely. pic.twitter.com/ooqzfFFeEo
https://twitter.com/LampardsLegacy/status/1463560859041480707
Losing Chilly until at the very least January is a HUGE loss. Gutted for the lad. He's been insane for us.
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) November 24, 2021
Reacting to this big issue though, we have the best possible guy to do this in Thomas Tuchel. Whatever he decides I fully trust him. Get well soon, @BenChilwell 💙 pic.twitter.com/uPz3mtApTE
To be in the form of your life and get hit with an ACL injury must be one of the most frustrating feelings in the world.
— CarefreeLewisG🇪🇹 (@CarefreeLewisG) November 24, 2021
Get well soon Ben Chilwell. You’re gonna be missed pic.twitter.com/Gs7Rci0bnK
Gutted to see Ben Chilwell get injured.
— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) November 23, 2021
Speedy recovery Chilly 🙏 pic.twitter.com/4kW7poSxkD
Chilwell really has been fantastic for the Blues this year. Chelsea has dreams of not only winning the English Premier League this campaign, but also repeating as winners of the Champions League. As things stand, Chelsea is in first place of the EPL table, but they’ve got Man City and Liverpool right behind them, and that will be the case until May arrives.
While the hope is that maybe Chilwell can get back on the pitch this winter, Thomas Tuchel could have a big problem on his hands. This could push for the Chelsea board to go out and try and land a left back during the January transfer window.