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Liam Rosenior saw his Chelsea side suffer yet another defensive injury blow in the Champions League defeat to PSG.
Chelsea had salt rubbed into the wounds of a painful defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night when centre-back Trevoh Chalobah was stretchered off the pitch late in the second half.
The French giants claimed a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge, taking the scoreline to a record-breaking 8-2 overall. Chelsea have never conceded eight goals across two legs of a European fixture before.
It wasn’t a bad performance from the Blues with PSG pouncing on errors in a clinical showing as they progress in the Champions League. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior was forced to field a makeshift back four for the game due to injuries and illness.
Malo Gusto was unwell with Reece James injured, which saw Mamadou Sarr played out of position at right back. Levi Colwill also remains out as a long term absentee due to an ACL injury.
Chalobah was rated 5/10 for his efforts by LondonWorld but has been a key performer since Rosenior has come in. The defender has been available for every fixture but is now set for a period of the sidelines.
Liam Rosenior provides update on Trevoh Chalobah injury
Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Rosenior said: “Trevoh, I just asked the medical team. It's a high ankle sprain. I'm praying it's nothing too serious because of the way Trevoh has been performing. We can't afford to lose another defender in this moment.”
Chelsea travel to Everton this weekend as they look to continue their push for Champions League qualification via the Premier League before a tricky fixture when Manchester City visit after the international break. There’s also a home meeting against Port Vale in the FA Cup between those league outings.
Speaking about Chalobah in February, Rosenior said: “Trevoh has been one of our brightest spots in terms of his performances and in terms of what he understands, what we want, not just on the pitch and tactically, but in terms of the culture and what he gives the group.
“He loves this club. He understands what it takes to win and he's made a fantastic impression on my staff and me so far.”
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