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BREAKING: Chelsea lose regular starter to potential serious hamstring injury

Chelsea look like they’ve just lost Maxence Lacroix to a hamstring injury midway through their cup game. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:59 PM
BREAKING: Chelsea lose regular starter to potential serious hamstring injury
Key Things to Know
  • Maxence Lacroix suffered a suspected hamstring injury during Chelsea's EFL Cup match against Liverpool.
  • Levi Colwill replaced Lacroix before halftime after the defender limped off the field.
  • Writer Will Faulks believes Lacroix could potentially miss a minimum of one month.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix suffered a suspected hamstring injury during the first half of the club's EFL Cup match against Liverpool at Anfield. Lacroix went down shortly before halftime and was substituted after limping off the pitch. Levi Colwill entered the match to replace him for the remainder of the fixture.

Talk Chelsea notes that an extended absence could open more starting opportunities for Wesley Fofana and Josh Acheampong, as well as Aaron Anselmino. Additionally, manager Xabi Alonso left Estevao out of the starting lineup, while Joao Pedro was also unavailable for the contest.

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