After deciding to have knee surgery, the 25-year-old, Ben Chilwell is projected to miss the rest of the season.
Chelsea opted to discontinue Ben Chilwell’s prior rehabilitation plan and send him for surgery, which means he will miss the remainder of the season.
After injuring his anterior cruciate ligament in November’s 4-0 Champions League triumph against Juventus, it was believed that the defender would avoid surgery and return in January.
The Blues believe the issue now requires knee surgery, and the England international is expected to return next season.
Chelsea will need to find a replacement for Chilwell during his January absence. They might sign someone or recall one of their many players who are currently on loan.
After falling out of favor with Rafael Benitez, the Blues may try to persuade Everton to let Lucas Digne go on a six-month loan. The France international is currently being offered to a number of teams ahead of a January move.
