Chelsea may be faced with a defensive headache for the new season after Trevoh Chalobah was withdrawn against AC Milan due to an injury concern.
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Chalobah was withdrawn in the 57th minute against the Italian giants after going down with what appeared to be an ankle injury. BBC Sport journalist Nizaar Kinsella reports on X that Chalobah limped off to be replaced by Josh Acheampong. The Blues will hope that the injury is not too serious.
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Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill underwent surgery on an ACL injury just days ago, confirmed by the club on Thursday. The 22-year-old may be out for several months, meaning an injury lay-off for Chalobah could leave the Blues short at the back. The club will hope it was just precautionary to withdraw the 26-year-old against Milan.
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Chalobah came into his own and earnt a regular starting spot for the Blues in the second half of last season, following a strong loan spell with Crystal Palace before Christmas. It would be a major blow if Chelsea were without two of their first-choice central defensive options in Chalobah and Colwill, two full England internationals, for the beginning of the new season.
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Chelsea face Chalobah's former club Palace on the opening day of the Premier League season on August 17. The Cobham academy graduate will hope to return to training in time to feature at Stamford Bridge as the Conference League and Club World Cup winners begin their domestic campaign.