(Image): Ben Chilwell reacted as Tuchel confirms injury time frame for Chelsea star
Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell limped off in the Champions League victory, with many supporters fearing he would miss the remainder of the season through the injury.
However, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Chilwell would be missing for six weeks, when speaking about the England international in his pre-match press conference on Friday.
Tuchel said in his press conference: “Ben has a partial injury of his ACL and the decision is to treat it conservatively. The next six weeks will tell the story actually if he makes it and if he will be fully available or if he needs surgery after that,”.
“Now I only care about the six weeks. We are very positive because the first reaction of his body is very positive.
“So hopefully it stays like this, and now the full focus from everybody is towards the next six weeks, to try to bring him back to the pitch and make him play. This is the decision.
“After all the examinations it’s a very responsible decision, so there’s no rush, no pressure. But this is the reasonable way to do it, so all the focus is now on the next six weeks.”
Meanwhile, Ben Chilwell has reacted and taken to Instagram to send a thankful message to his supporters.
Chilwell quoted: “Very frustrating picking up an injury in a moment like this when I am really enjoying my football and playing in this team.
“I will do everything I can to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. Thank you for all the messages of support.”
We all wish in-form Ben Chilwell a quick recovery! Get well soon mate!