Emmanuel Emegha has suffered an injury setback and could miss the next six weeks according to reports in France.
Chelsea agreed a deal with Strasborug to sign Emegha last year, and the Dutch international has penned a seven year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Emegha will join up with Chelsea at the end of the season, and is expected to go straight into the squad and compete for minutes with Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
Emmanuel Emegha suffers injury setback
The Emegha transfer reportedly caused issues according to Strasbourg president Marc Keller, and the fans weren’t happy with the striker.
Emegha scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season, and has seven goals in 11 appearances in all competitions this season.
Emmanuel Emegha in action for the Netherlands.
Emegha made his international debut in November. (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz/Getty Images)
The 22-year-old hasn’t played since picking up a muscle injury in December, and it’s thought he was close to a return.
However, L’Equipe have reported Emegha has suffered a setback and is likely to miss the next six weeks in a big blow to him and Strasbourg.
The Dutchman is the club captain, and a really important player for Strasbourg, but it’s important he takes his time before returning to minimise the chance of ay further setbacks.
Emegha has also had off field issues and was suspended for comments he made about Strasbourg in an interview, and Chelsea will hope his discipline improves before he arrives.
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Emegha isn’t the only Strasbourg player joining Chelsea, and Sarr, who joined the club last summer is expected to return before the end of the window.
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Rosenior wanted Sarr back as the Blues look to bring in another centre back, and it appears that will happen, as Aaron Anselmino has joined Strasbourg on loan for the remainder of the season.
Sarr is well known by Rosenior having worked with the 41-year-old for 18 months in France, and it will be interesting to see what he brings to the team over the second half of the campaign.