Chelsea are bracing for a long spell without defender Maxence Lacroix after a serious hamstring injury that could sideline him for months.
Chelsea have been hit by an unwelcome defensive setback, with fears growing that Maxence Lacroix could be out for a lengthy spell after suffering a serious hamstring injury.
The worry inside the camp is that the French centre-back may not return until January. That would rule him out of a big chunk of the season and force the coaching staff to rethink their options at the back.
Hamstring problems are notoriously stubborn, especially when they are serious. Even once the initial healing is done, players usually need a careful, gradual rebuild before they are ready for the intensity of the Premier League. That is why the projected timeline is so long, and why nothing is set in stone until the full medical picture is clear.
For Chelsea, the timing is far from ideal. Depth in defence matters in a campaign packed with domestic and cup fixtures, and losing a player for several months puts pressure on the rest of the squad. Expect the club to lean on their remaining centre-backs while they monitor Lacroix's recovery.
