BREAKING NEWS: VERY SAD news has been announced for Chelsea Star Benoit Badiashile after he was Forced to be Subbed off in yesterday win Vs Aston Villa.

In Wednesday night’s FA Cup fourth-round clash against Aston Villa, Chelsea faced a critical moment as Benoit Badiashile, one of the three changes in the lineup since their 4-2 loss to Wolves, was substituted late in the 85th minute. This substitution added to Chelsea’s existing injury concerns, disrupting the impressive defensive partnership he had maintained with Axel Disasi throughout the match.

Until the 85th minute, Badiashile and Disasi had showcased remarkable defensive prowess, contributing to Chelsea’s 3-0 lead. However, Badiashile’s exit led to Alfie Gilchrist taking the field for the remaining minutes. Despite conceding a late goal, Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory, progressing to the fifth round, a significant triumph for manager Mauricio Pochettino amidst a challenging week.

The match saw Thiago Silva’s absence from the starting lineup, replaced by Badiashile, following a demanding week for the 39-year-old. Silva’s wife, expressing frustration after the loss to Wolves, had seemingly called for Pochettino’s dismissal on social media. However, Silva entered the game later to contribute to Chelsea’s victory.

In the second half, a potential injury scare arose when Moises Caicedo went down. Silva, who also seemed to have taken a knock, entered the field to assist in securing the win. During an attack by Villa, Caicedo received medical attention while on the ground. Although it initially seemed he might be substituted, he persevered and completed the game after Chelsea regained possession and kicked the ball out of play. Despite the challenges faced during the week, Chelsea managed to overcome adversity and progress in the FA Cup.