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Ex-Chelsea ace, 20, suffers horror injury as boss fears he may be ‘compromised for the rest of his life’ despite surgery

FORMER Chelsea youth star Ato Ampah is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury. The Stoke City winger, 20, only joined the Potters in February after ten years with his boyhood…

By Oli Gamp · The Sun

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:04 PM

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Stoke City winger Ato Ampah has undergone surgery following a severe knee impact injury.
Manager Mark Robins stated that surgery was necessary to avoid Ampah's joint surfaces being compromised long-term.
The 20-year-old former Chelsea youth player is yet to make his senior debut for Stoke City.

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Stoke City winger Ato Ampah has undergone serious surgery following a severe knee injury sustained during a comeback match with the Under-21 side. Stoke manager Mark Robins confirmed the 20-year-old faces an extensive spell on the sidelines, explaining that medical staff had to operate carefully to protect the surfaces of his joints long-term.

The former Chelsea youth player joined Stoke in February after a decade with the London club but is yet to make his senior debut. Ampah, who previously overcame toe and pre-season injury setbacks, stated on social media that he remains determined to return stronger.

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Ex-Chelsea ace, 20, suffers horror injury as boss fears he may be ‘compromised for the rest of his life’ despite surgery

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