For Chelsea FC, injuries have been one of the major leading story lines this season. Along with their slip in form, poor results and spending sprees on new players. The last thing the southwest London side needs right now is another seriously injured player, but alas, team captain Thiago Silva is now set to spend the next six weeks on the sidelines.
Via a Chelsea FC club statement released earlier today: “Having sustained a knee injury during the first half of Sunday’s match against Tottenham Hotspur, Thiago Silva underwent further assessment and a scan on his return to the training centre on Monday.
“Scan results from those assessments have confirmed damage to Thiago’s knee ligaments and he will now work closely with the club’s medical department during his rehabilitation to return to action as soon as possible.”
The 38-year-old Brazilian central defender now joins a very lengthy list of Blues players who have spent a lot time in the treatment room this campaign. Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kante are reportedly moving closer to a return, but both have been out for several weeks. Cesar Azpilicueta and Edouard Mendy remain sidelined long term.
Armando Broja is out injured for the season. Chelsea take on Leeds United in league action this weekend.
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