Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell will be sidelined for six weeks with knee injury

the left-back of the Chelsea, Ben Chilwell, will be sidelined for about six weeks with a knee injury sustained on Tuesday in the victory by 4 a 0 about to Juventus, for the Champions League. The announcement was made by the technician of Blues, Thomas Tuchel, this Friday.

“After six weeks, we will know if he will be available or if surgery will be needed,” the commander said at a news conference.

Chilwell limped out after a collision with Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. It was even thought that he might have torn his cruciate ligament, which would make him miss the rest of the season.

After a frustrating Eurocup, in which he hasn’t had many minutes on the field, the 24-year-old has returned to form in recent weeks, scoring four goals in five games wearing Chelsea and the England.

Without Chilwell, the most likely starting point for the London team’s left wing is Marcos Alonso.

leader of Premier League, Chelsea receives the Manchester United, on Sunday, at 1:30 pm (from Brasília). The match is valid for the 13th round of the English Championship.

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