Chelsea Has Been Dealt A Setback With The News That A Key Midfielder Will Be Sidelined For A Month After Getting An Injury During Training, Forcing Him To Miss The Upcoming Carabao Cup Final.

Benoit Badiashile’s injury during the match against Aston Villa deals a blow to Chelsea, as scans reveal he’ll be out for about a month due to a groin issue. This setback forces him to miss upcoming games, including the fixture against Crystal Palace and possibly the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool on February 25.

The absence of Badiashile poses a challenge for Chelsea and manager Mauricio Pochettino, who aim to maintain their momentum after defeating Villa and strive for consistency. During the Villa match, Badiashile partnered with Axel Disasi in central defense, contributing to an improved defensive performance after Thiago Silva was benched. Pochettino hopes this duo can establish a stable partnership despite the setback.

However, there’s a silver lining for Chelsea as Levi Colwill returns from a hamstring injury, providing another left-footed option alongside Disasi. Colwill’s availability adds depth to the defensive options, which is crucial given Badiashile’s absence.

Furthermore, there’s positive news regarding Trevoh Chalobah, who is nearing a comeback after being sidelined with a thigh injury for the entire season so far. His return will further bolster Chelsea’s defensive options, providing more depth and competition for places in the squad.