Maxence Lacroix goes off injured for Chelsea against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
Maxence Lacroix is likely to miss the rest of 2026 for Chelsea due to a hamstring tear, talkSPORT understands.
The centre-back was substituted during their midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool as he pulled up when running back to defend.
Maxence Lacroix goes off injured for Chelsea against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.2
Lacroix may not return for Chelsea until 2027 after suffering a hamstring tear against Liverpool on Wednesday night
Those close to Lacroix have told talkSPORT he has picked up a grade three tear, which is severe.
It is now feared that he will not play for the Blues again this year.
Lacroix's road to recovery is still being determined, although there is concern that he could be sidelined for up to ten weeks.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed on Friday that the 26-year-old would be out until after the November international break.
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Lacroix has featured in all 11 of the club's matches this season, and started in seven of their eight league fixtures.
He assisted on his debut as Chelsea beat west London rivals Fulham 3-2 on the opening weekend.
With Lacroix absent, Alonso could pick Josh Acheampong, Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana in his defence for their home clash at Saturday lunchtime against Manchester United, live on talkSPORT.
Chelsea injury list
The France international joins a growing list of absentees including Reece James, Joao Pedro and Emi Martinez.
Club captain James is unlikely to feature again in 2026 after surgery on a knee injury.
Pedro, the club's joint-top scorer on five goals with Morgan Rogers, is set to be out for 'a few weeks' with a thigh issue.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso.2
Alonso revealed that Lacroix would be out until after the next international break, but his absence is set to run into the new year
Martinez underwent surgery on his jaw following a nasty collision two weekends ago against Everton.
However, Alonso hinted that the goalkeeper could return to the side before the international break.
"Yes, there is a chance," he confirmed. "We need to still wait for next week, but let's see how things go. But there is a chance."
Chelsea host a struggling Manchester United at Saturday lunchtime, live on talkSPORT.
Jorrel Hato will not feature, but Pep Chavarria could return from his short lay-off.
Moises Caicedo is also available for Chelsea despite coming off in the second half against Liverpool.