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Blow for Chelsea as summer signing suffers serious injury that could keep him out until 2027

Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix is reportedly expected to miss around ten games due to a serious hamstring injury sustained in the game against Liverpool. The Blues lost on penalties in their midweek Carabao Cup tie away to the Reds, and…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:30 AM
Blow for Chelsea as summer signing suffers serious injury that could keep him out until 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix reportedly faces an absence of around ten games due to a hamstring injury.
  • Lacroix sustained the injury during Chelsea's midweek Carabao Cup penalty shootout loss to Liverpool.
  • The defender is not expected to return to action until the New Year, according to BBC Sport.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix is reportedly expected to miss around ten games due to a serious hamstring injury. The defender suffered the injury during Chelsea's midweek Carabao Cup loss on penalties against Liverpool. According to BBC Sport, the France international is not expected to return until the New Year.

The absence poses a significant challenge for Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso during the busy winter period. Alonso will have to reshuffle his preferred three-man defensive system, relying on options such as Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, and Josh Acheampong.

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