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Chelsea's Defense in Crisis After UCL Exit
18 Mar
Summary
- Chelsea exited the Champions League after a 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Trevoh Chalobah suffered a high ankle sprain late in the game.
- The team already lacked two right-backs before Chalobah's injury.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is grappling with a severe defensive shortage following their Champions League elimination by Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues suffered a 3-0 loss in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, a result compounded by a late injury to defender Trevoh Chalobah.
Chalobah was stretchered off with what was diagnosed as a high ankle sprain. His departure left Chelsea with 10 men for the closing minutes, as all substitutes had already been used. This setback is especially critical given that right-backs Reece James and Malo Gusto were already unavailable for the match.
Rosenior expressed his concern, stating he is "praying it's nothing too serious" due to the team's already depleted defensive options. The club now faces an uncertain period, anxiously awaiting further news on Chalobah's condition.
