LONDON — Chelsea defender
Ben Chilwell will
miss England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a “significant” hamstring
injury.
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Chilwell limped off during Chelsea’s Champions
League group stage victory against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old left-back went for scans on his
injury and Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that he will not be fit in time for
the World Cup, which starts in Qatar on November 20.
“Following the injury sustained in our recent game
against
Dinamo Zagreb, Ben has undergone a scan on his hamstring,” the Chelsea
statement said.
“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 program with
the club’s medical department.”
Chilwell has made 17 England appearances and was
expected to compete with Luke Shaw for the starting left-back role in Gareth
Southgate’s Three Lions team.
He was part of the England squad that finished as
European Championship runners-up in 2021, although he did not make an
appearance during the tournament.
Chilwell has returned to his best form this season
after recovering from a ruptured cruciate ligament in November last year that
ruled him out until May.
“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,”
Chilwell wrote on Twitter.
Southgate is due to name England’s World Cup squad
on Thursday, with their first group match coming against Iran on November 21.
Chilwell’s injury is the latest blow for both
Chelsea and England, with Blues right-back Reece James facing a race against
time to prove his fitness after suffering a knee injury.
Southgate also has injury concerns over Manchester
City right-back Kyle Walker, who has had groin surgery, while City midfielder
Kalvin Phillips has hardly played this season after dislocating his shoulder.
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