Chelsea have received an encouraging medical assessment after both Beno\u00eet Badiashile and Josh Acheampong were forced off during last weekend\u2019s victory over Liverpool. The club feared the worst as the pair required substitutions in the second half at Stamford Bridge, but the latest update brings relief.<\/p>\n
The lesser-spotted pairing of Badiashile and Acheampong had been selected to face the Reds and were credited with a strong defensive showing against Liverpool\u2019s forward line before their injuries. Both men were withdrawn in the second half, prompting concern from the coaching staff and supporters as the team entered the international break.<\/p>\n
Enzo Maresca was left cursing his injury luck and fearing the worst heading into the international break, but journalist David Ornstein has provided a more positive view. Ornstein has reported that the problems affecting Badiashile and Acheampong are \u201cnot severe\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know the the durations but I I don\u2019t think they\u2019re bad ones. So that\u2019s a positive for Chelsea fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ornstein also addressed the club\u2019s recruitment plans for the January window, placing Chelsea\u2019s immediate needs in context. His assessment pointed to players returning who will ease pressure on the centre-back positions and reduce the likelihood of an urgent signing.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve got Chalobah returning from suspension. You have Fofana not far off being back from concussion. So this season I\u2019ve got every expectation that they\u2019re well covered.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those comments suggest the club\u2019s short-term defensive resources should improve as suspended and injured players return. For now, Chelsea can take comfort from the assessment that the injuries picked up at Stamford Bridge are not severe and that squad depth should be restored as key personnel become available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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