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In Chelsea News, Ben Chilwell will miss the 2022 World Cup after suffering a significant injury in Chelsea's win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
Chilwell pulled up with a hamstring problem chasing the ball in stoppage time of the win over Dinamo Zagreb.
Following my ACL injury I worked so hard to make sure I was ready for the World Cup. It has always been a dream of mine. Unfortunately, this won’t be possible following my scan results. I’ll do all I can to get back playing for Chelsea ASAP. Thanks for the messages of support 💙 pic.twitter.com/2H01Whhfhn
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) November 5, 2022
Earlier on Saturday, a Chelsea statement read: "Following the injury sustained in our recent game against Dinamo Zagreb, Ben has undergone a scan on his hamstring.
"Results show that Ben has suffered a significant injury and the defender is unfortunately expected to miss the World Cup.
"Ben will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club's medical department.", Chelsea put out a statement.
Chelsea confirm Ben Chilwell has suffered a ‘significant’ hamstring injury and will miss the World Cup.
— Adam Newson (@AdamNewson) November 5, 2022
Told his recovery time could be as long as three months. Hopefully gets back quicker than that.
A really tough one for him given what he overcame last season. #CFC
The England defender, who has had bad luck with injuries in the past, did manage to get to his feet and played the final seconds of the match, but he had to be carried across to the tunnel at the full-time whistle and left the stadium on crutch.
The England left-back has since gone for a scan and the club have confirmed the extent of his injury, meaning he will miss out on heading off to Qatar, and potentially even a return before the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.
The 22-year-old was selected in Gareth Southgate provisional 55-man squad for the major tournament and was expected to make the final 26-man team as one of their left-back options alongside Manchester United's Luke Shaw.
The latest injury news is yet another blow for the Three Lions who are already sweating over the fitness of both Reece James and Kyle Walker for the tournament while midfielder Kalvin Phillips is also a doubt.
Ben Chilwell expected to miss the World Cup 🚨pic.twitter.com/ksqfkfAPxx
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 5, 2022
Leicester City's James Justin or Tottenham Hotspur defender Ryan Sessegnon could now take advantage of Chilwell's injury as a surprise inclusion in the squad boarding the plane to Qatar in just a few weeks time.
Gareth Southgate will name his England squad for the World Cup in Qatar on Thursday, with their campaign then getting under way against Iran on November 21.
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