Chelsea suffer major injury scare ahead of Newcastle United trip

Chelsea have suffered a major injury scare ahead of their trip to Newcastle United in the Premier League this weekend.

Published 16th Nov 2020, 12:30 BST- 1 min read

Frank Lampard’s Blues travel to St James’s Park on Saturday as the Premier League kicks back into action – but the former England midfielder could well be without one of his key defenders on Tyneside.

Summer signing Ben Chilwell limped out of England’s 2-0 Nations League loss in Belgium on Sunday evening, making him a doubt for the United clash this weekend.

Speaking about the injury, which forced the 23-year-old off after just 38 minutes, England boss Gareth Southgate said: “He had some sort of issue with his back that he was complaining about and he didn’t feel he could carry on.

HEVERLEE, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 15: Ben Chilwell of England receives medical treatment during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Belgium and England at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion on November 15, 2020 in Heverlee, Belgium. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

"Outside of that I can’t give you any detail at the moment.”

Chelsea are however set to welcome back Kai Havertz after his coronavirus isolation, while Christian Pulisic is said to be touch and go.

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